1. Suppose my computer can store 5 digits in the mantissa and the exponent is between 4 and 4. My machine uses chopping, and we are assuming everything is in base 10.

a. What is the largest number (in absolute value) that my computer can store? Write your answer as a regular decimal number but show how you got it.

b. What is the second largest number (in absolute value) that my computer can store? Write your answer as a regular decimal number but show how you got it.

c. What is the smallest number (in absolute value) that my computer can store? Write your answer as a regular decimal number but show how you got it.

d. What is the second smallest number (in absolute value) that my computer can store? Write your answer as a regular decimal number but show how you got it.