Which part of the computer performs arithmetic calculations?
- Memory
- Keyboard
- ALU
- Cache
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Correct answer: C. ALU
1. The CPU contains units for control and for computation.
2. The component dedicated to arithmetic and logic operations is the ALU.
3. Therefore the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) does the calculations.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.81._