Convert the binary number 101 (base 2) to its decimal equivalent.

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Answer: B. 5

Answer: B) 5
Explanation: Multiply each digit by 2 raised to the power of its position (starting from 0 on the right): 1 x 2^2 + 0 x 2^1 + 1 x 2^0 = 4 + 0 + 1 = 5.

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Convert the binary number 101 (base 2) to its decimal equivalent.

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