Hexadecimal | 2.4 | OCR GCSE Computer Science | J277

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How many bases is hexadecimal?

Base-16

How many bits does each hexadecimal digit represent?

4 bits / 1 nibble

Why is hexadecimal easier to read and write with than binary?

Because hexadecimal uses fewer digits to represent the same number. - There is also a lower chance of making a mistake.