Change 1111 to base 10

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To convert the number \( 1111 \) from base \( 2 \) (binary) to base \( 10 \) (decimal), you can expand it using powers of \( 2 \):

\[ 1111_2 = 1 \cdot 2^3 + 1 \cdot 2^2 + 1 \cdot 2^1 + 1 \cdot 2^0 \]

Calculating each term:

  • \( 1 \cdot 2^3 = 1 \cdot 8 = 8 \)
  • \( 1 \cdot 2^2 = 1 \cdot 4 = 4 \)
  • \( 1 \cdot 2^1 = 1 \cdot 2 = 2 \)
  • \( 1 \cdot 2^0 = 1 \cdot 1 = 1 \)

Now, summing these values:

\[ 8 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 15 \]

Thus, \( 1111_2 \) in base \( 10 \) is:

\[ 15_{10} \]