What is the hexadecimal equivalent of the decimal number 255?

Options

  • A. EF
  • B. FE
  • C. FF
  • D. F0
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. FF

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: (C) FF
To convert decimal 255 into hexadecimal, divide by 16.
255 ÷ 16 = 15 remainder 15.
In hexadecimal, 15 is represented by F. Therefore, 255 = FF.