alleryStart learning →A computer multiplies 7 by 8 while you play a game. Which part does the multiplication?
AControl unit
BHard disk drive
CROM chip memory
DArithmetic unit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Arithmetic unit
The ALU performs arithmetic operations such as addition and multiplication.
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