What is the decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number 2A?

Options

  • A. 40
  • B. 41
  • C. 42
  • D. 43
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. 42

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: (C) 42
Hexadecimal 2A = (2 × 16¹) + (10 × 16⁰).
= 32 + 10 = 42 in decimal. Remember, A represents 10 in hexadecimal.