What is the decimal equivalent of octal 72? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the decimal equivalent of octal 72?
A. 59
B. 60
C. 58
D. 61
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Octal 72 = 7*8 + 2 = 56+2 = 58.

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