What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 101.011?

Options

  • A. 5.125
  • B. 5.25
  • C. 5.375
  • D. 5.5
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. 5.375

Detailed Explanation

Explanation:
101.011₂ = 1×4 + 0×2 + 1×1 + 0×1/2 + 1×1/4 + 1×1/8.
= 4 + 1 + 0.25 + 0.125 = 5.375.