224k views
3 votes
How many bits does it take to identify uniquely every person in the United States (the current population is about 300 million)?

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

It would take 29 bits

Explanation:

(log(300000000))/log(2) = 28.16

User Ujjwal Ojha
by
7.8k points
5 votes

Answer:

Investing and the rule of 72

Explanation:

33 bits

User Jumbo
by
7.6k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories