Question

For an n-bit unsigned word, how much are the LSB and MSB worth?

A) LSB = 2⁽ⁿ⁻¹⁾, MSB = 2ⁿ
B) LSB = 2ⁿ, MSB = 2⁽ⁿ⁻¹⁾
C) LSB = 2⁽ⁿ⁻¹⁾, MSB = 2⁽ⁿ⁻²⁾
D) LSB = 2⁽ⁿ⁻²⁾, MSB = 2⁽ⁿ⁻¹⁾

Answer 1

The LSB in an n-bit unsigned word is worth 2^(n-1) and the MSB is worth 2^n.

Step-by-step explanation:

In an n-bit unsigned word, the LSB (Least Significant Bit) represents 2^(n-1) and the MSB (Most Significant Bit) represents 2^n. So, the correct answer is option B) LSB = 2^n, MSB = 2^(n-1).