Which of these statements describes the difference between binary and decimal numbers?

Question

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Binary numbers are shorter to write than decimal numbers.
•Binary numbers use more unique characters than decimal numbers.
Binary numbers use only the digits
• 0 and 1; decimal numbers use 0 through 9.
Binary numbers are easier for
• people to read than decimal numbers.

Answer 1

The statement that accurately describes the difference between binary and decimal numbers is:

"Binary numbers use only the digits 0 and 1; decimal numbers use 0 through 9."

This statement highlights the fundamental difference in the base of the two number systems: binary is base-2 (using digits 0 and 1), while decimal is base-10 (using digits 0 through 9).