Question

To transmit information on the internet, large files are broken into packets of smaller sizes. Each packet has 1,500 bytes of information. An equation relating packets to bytes of information is given by b=1,500p , where p represents the number of packets and b represents the number of bytes of information. Each byte contains 8 bits of information. Complete the equation that represents the relationship between the number of packets and the number of bits.

Answer 1

b = 12000p

Explanation:

Given the equation:

b = 1500p

Where ;

b = number of bytes of information

p = number of packets of data

Each byte 'b' of information contains 8 bits of information :

Hence, equation which shows relationship between packet data and bit of information:

Since ;

1 packet = 1500 byte of information

1 byte of information = 8 bits of information

Hence, 1 packet will contain (1500 * 8 = 12000 bits) of information

Hence, the equation between packet data and bit of information becomes :

b = 12000p

Where ;

b = number of bits of information

p = number of packets of data