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A binary number is to be transformed by appending three 0s to the end of the number. For example, 11101 is transformed to 11101000.

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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the transformed number and the original number?

The transformed number is 3 times the value of the original number.
Option A,The transformed number is 3 times the value of the original number.

The transformed number is 4 times the value of the original number.
Option B,The transformed number is 4 times the value of the original number.

The transformed number is 8 times the value of the original number.
Option C,The transformed number is 8 times the value of the original number.

The transformed number is 1,000 times the value of the original number.

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To determine the relationship between the transformed binary number and the original binary number, we need to understand how appending zeros affects the value of a binary number.

When we append three zeros to the end of a binary number, we are effectively multiplying that number by \(2^3\) (which is 8), because each zero represents a shift in the binary place value.

Let's analyze it step by step:

1. **Understand the original number in binary:**
- Let’s say the original binary number is represented as \(N\).

2. **Transforming the number by appending three zeros:**
- Appending three zeros to \(N\) (in binary) results in the new binary number \(N000\).

3. **Calculating the value:**
- The value of the original number \(N\) in decimal represents whatever value \(N\) holds.
- The transformed number \(N000\) in binary effectively shifts \(N\) left by three places.

4. **Mathematical expression:**
- The new value can be expressed as:
\[
\text{Transformed value} = N \times 2^3 = N \times 8
\]

Based on this analysis, we can conclude that:

**The transformed number is 8 times the value of the original number.**

Thus, the correct answer is **Option C: The transformed number is 8 times the value of the original number.**