alleryStart learning →A number needs three consecutive bytes of memory. How many bits is that?
A16 bits
B32 bits
C12 bits
D24 bits
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 24 bits
Each byte has 8 bits, so 3 bytes give 3 x 8 = 24 bits.
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