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How do we convert binary to decimal and decimal to binary?

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Binary is the simplest kind of number system that uses only two digits of 0 and 1 (i.e. value of base 2). Since digital electronics have only these two states (either 0 or 1), so binary number is most preferred in modern computer engineer, networking and communication specialists, and other professionals.Whereas Decimal number ... Read More

A salary of a person was increased by 15%. If his salary now is Rs. 9936, then what was the initial salary?

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Given:The salary of a person was increased by 15%. Increased salary is Rs. 9936.To do: Find the initial salary.Solution:Let his initial salary = $x$xxincreased amount of salary = 15% of xx $x$=$\frac{15}{100}x$Present salary = Initial salary $+$ Increased salary= x+15100×xx + \frac{15}{100}\times{x}$x+\frac{15}{100}x$ =$\frac{100x+15x}{100}$=  $\frac{100x+15x}{100}$ =$\frac{115x}{100}$Present salary =  9936115x100\frac{115x}{100}$\frac{115x}{100}$ = 9936$x = \frac{9936\times100}{115}$$x = ... Read More

Menon and Thomas are partners in a firm. They share profits and losses equally, their monthly drawings are Rs. 2000 each. Interest on the drawing is to be charged @10% p.a. Calculate the interest on Menon's drawing for the year 2015 assuming drawing are made,1) in the beginning of every month2) at the end of every month3) in the middle of every month.

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Given:  Monthly drawing of Menon and Thomas is Rs2000Interest rate is 10%p.aTo do:1) in the beginning of every month.2)at the end of every month.3)in the middle of every month.Solution:Case (1) : If money is drawn at the beginning of every month :Like January 1, February 1, March 1, ...December 1 of ... Read More

Rayon is made of __________.

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Rayon is made of cellulose derived from plant sources.Rayon was the first man-made fibre developed in the late 19th century as a substitute for silk.It is the first artificial textile material composed of regenerated and purified cellulose derived from plant sources.

Explain the place value of decimal.

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Decimal place value:A decimal number consists of a whole number part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point.Place Value of a digit:Depending upon the position of a digit in a number, it has a value called its place value. For example, the place value of the digit 6 ... Read More

What is the chemical formula of Plaster Of Paris and why it is known as plaster of paris?

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The compound plaster of paris is made by heating gypsum at 120 degree Celcius. The chemical formula for the plaster of paris is (CaSO4)2. H2O.Plaster of paris is prepared from gypsum and  gypsum is found in abundant quantity near Paris, therefore known as Plaster of Paris.

Answer the following questions:
1) What is algebra?
2) What is symmetry?
3) What is ratio?

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Algebra It is a branch of mathematics that deals in representing numbers through variables. Algebra uses letters (like x or y) or other symbols in place of values For example: $x + 2 = 8$ "$x$" is used in place of a value we don't know and is called "variable". ... Read More

Does Gold can replace any metal in the reactivity series?

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Reactivity series (or activity series) is an empirical, calculated, and structurally analytical progression[1] of a series of metals, arranged by their "reactivity" from highest to lowest.Silver, Gold and Platinum are the last elements of Reactivity Series. Still Silver and Gold are more Reactive than Platinum.No, Gold, generally, does not replace ... Read More

What is the definition of Curve?

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A curve is a continuous and smooth flowing line without any sharp turns. One way to recognize a curve is that it bends and changes its direction at least once.There are different types of curves.For example,Upward curve, Downward curve, Closed curve, Open curve etc.

Find the value of $x$ if $(3^{x+2}-9)\\div 8 = 9$

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Given : (3x+2−9)÷8 = 9\left( 3^{x+2} -9\right) \div 8\ =\ 9$(3^{x+2}-9)\div 8 = 9$ To do: We have to find $x$ Solution:(3x+2−9)÷8 = 9\left( 3^{x+2} -9\right) \div 8\ =\ 9$(3^{x+2}-9)\div 8 = 9$ $\frac{3^{x+2}-9}{8}=9$$3^{x+2}-9=9\times8$ $3^{x+2}=72+9$$3^x\times3^2=81$$3^x\times9=81$$3^x=\frac{81}{9}$$3^x=9$$3^2=3^2$Therefore the value of $x \ is \ 2$

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