Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 17 - No. 6)

If a binary number is shifted four places to the left, what is the equivalent arithmetic operation?
Multiplying by 4
Dividing by 4
Multiplying by 16
Dividing by 16

Explanation

Shifting left 4 places multiplies by 2^4 = 16.

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