What is the binary equivalent of the hexadecimal number 3F?

Options

  • A. 00111110
  • B. 00111111
  • C. 00110111
  • D. 00111101
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. 00111111

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: (B) 00111111
Convert each hexadecimal digit into 4-bit binary:
3 = 0011 and F = 1111.
Therefore, 3F₁₆ = 00111111₂.