Binary coded decimal (BCD) representation uses four bits to encode each decimal digit. For example, 42 10
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Binary coded decimal (BCD) representation uses four bits to encode each decimal digit. For example, 4210is represented as 01000010BCD· Explain in words why processors might use BCD representation.
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