Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 18 - No. 2)

If a binary number is shifted three places to the left, what is the equivalent arithmetic operation performed?
Dividing by 8
Multiplying by 8
Adding 3
Subtracting 3

Explanation

Shifting three places left is equivalent to multiplying by 2^3, which is 8.

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