A whole number written in binary is odd when its last digit is what?
- The digit 1
- The digit 0
- The digit 2
- The digit 9
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Correct answer: A. The digit 1
1. Binary uses only the digits 0 and 1.
2. A binary number is odd if its last digit is 1 and even if it is 0.
3. The digit 2 does not exist in binary.
_Source: Wikipedia, Parity (mathematics), lead section_