Gate CS-2017-1 Question Paper With Solutions

Q. 32 The n-bit fixed-point representation of an unsigned real number X uses f bits for the fraction part. Let i = n – f. The range of decimal values for X in this representation is

(A) 2^-f

(B) 2^-f to ( 2ⁱ – 2 ^-f)

(C) 0 to 2^-i

(D) 0 to 2ⁱ – 2 ^-f)

Answer: (D)

Explanation: