Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 15 - No. 41)

What does the term 'carry' mean in binary addition?
To subtract 1 from the result.
To add 1 to the next most significant bit.
To ignore the result.
To multiply the result by 2.

Explanation

The carry is an overflow from a bit position and is added to the next higher order bit.

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