What is the sum of the binary (base 2) number (1100)₂, and the hexadecimal (base 16) number (3)₁₆?

Correct option is A

Convert

​ (binary) to decimal:

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​ (hexadecimal) to decimal:

Add the decimal values:

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back to hexadecimal:

Thus, the sum is

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1. Binary System (Base 2): Uses two digits, 0 and 1. Each position represents a power of 2.
2. Hexadecimal System (Base 16): Uses sixteen symbols (0 – 9 and A – F). A represents 10, B represents 11, and so on.