How many distinct values can be represented by a single byte (8 bits)?

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A 255
B 256
C 128
D 1024

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Answer: B. 256

Answer: B) 256
Explanation: A byte consists of 8 bits. Since each bit can be either 0 or 1, the total number of unique combinations is calculated as 2⁸ = 256. The values range from 0 to 255 in decimal representation.

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