Convert the following hexadecimal numbers to decimal numbers. (Show your work) a. 0xE3 b. 0x4A c. 0xF9

a. 227, b. 74, c. 249

Explanation:

a. 0x E3 = 227

Hexadecimal Digit E corresponds to decimal number 14.

So decimal representation = 14 * 16 + 3 = 224 + 3 = 227

b. 0x 4A = 74

Hexadecimal Digit A corresponds to decimal number 10.

So decimal representation = 4 * 16 + 10 = 74

c. 0x F9 =

Hexadecimal Digit F corresponds to decimal number 15.

So decimal representation = 15 * 16 + 9 = 240 + 9 = 249