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Why is octal number system not widely used in computing?
Because - the hexadecimal system (base 16) is capable of storing any alpha-numeric character in two 'bits' - using less memory. the octal system would use twice as much space to store the same information.
What is the radix of the octal system?
octal is also called base 8
The octal numbering system is based on how many digits?
.. octal adj. Of, relating to, or based on the number eight: an octal number ... isthe base-8 number system,
What is the numeric value of 10?
The numeric value of 10 is a whole number that represents a quantity or value. In the decimal system, 10 is written as "10" and is composed of the digit 1 in the tens place and the digit 0 in the ones place. It is also the base for our numbering system, as we use a base-10 system for counting and calculations.
How many digits in numeric system?
It varies depending on the base you are using. The standard is the decimal system (because of the 10 fingers on our hands) 0-9. Some other used systems (especially for computers) are binary 2, octal 8, hexadecimal 16 using the digits: 0-9,A-F.
