Describe what happens when you add an additional bit to a binary number in terms of the amount of data (combinations) it can store.

Cforbish asked Jan 28, 2023

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Answer:

You double the amount of combinations.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each bit doubles the number of combinations.

n bits = 2ⁿ combinations

n+1 bits = 2ⁿ⁺¹ = 2·2ⁿ

Mervyn answered Feb 3, 2023

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