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Date May 2021 Marks available 2 Reference code 21M.1.SL.TZ0.5
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone no time zone
Command term Calculate Question number 5 Adapted from N/A

Question

Calculate the denary (base 10) equivalent of the hexadecimal number BF.

Markscheme

Award [2 max]
11 × 16 + 15;
191;

Allow solution via binary route 1 mark for working, 1 mark for answer.
Allow both marks if correct answer given.

Examiners report

Candidates were required to convert a hexadecimal number to its denary equivalent. A range of different correct methods for doing this was seen, with candidates receiving the appropriate credit. However, some candidates found this question difficult and were unable to provide a correct answer or demonstrate a method of solution.

Syllabus sections

Topic 2: Computer organization » 2.1 Computer organization
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