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A source produces 2000 symbols/s with entropy 3 bits/symbol. Its information rate is?

  • A667 bit/s
  • B2000 bit/s
  • C6000 bit/s
  • D8000 bit/s
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Correct Answer: C. 6000 bit/s
Explanation: Information rate equals symbol rate multiplied by entropy per symbol: 2000×3=6000 bit/s.
Reference: Standard communication systems: information rate numerical
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