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

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Answer:

It would take 29 bits

Explanation:

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

Ujjwal Ojha answered Nov 30, 2022

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Answer:

Investing and the rule of 72

Explanation:

33 bits

Jumbo answered Dec 2, 2022

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