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What is the main advantage of floating-point representation over fixed-point representation?.
- A.It provides a wider range of values
- B.It always provides greater precision
- C.It always uses fewer bits
- D.It always allows faster calculations
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- It provides a wider range of values
Explanation
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Floating-point representation can adjust the position of the binary point, allowing it to represent numbers across a wider range. This does not guarantee greater precision for every value.
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