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Assuming no overflow and exact divisibility, an arithmetic right shift of a signed two’s-complement integer by one bit approximately corresponds to?

  • AMultiplication by 2
  • BDivision by 2
  • CAddition of 2
  • DBitwise complement
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Correct Answer: B. Division by 2
Explanation: A one-position arithmetic right shift moves each bit toward lower significance while preserving the sign, corresponding to signed division by 2 under the stated conditions.
Reference: Standard digital electronics: arithmetic shifts
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