What happen with other six addresses in BCD number system ?

As we know BCD(binary coded decimal) numbers representation are used in computers.
With the 4-bits space you can able to address 16 numbers.But in BCD number system you only addressed 10(0-9) numbers.
Can any one tell me what about the other 6 addresses...?
Is it loosed....?
Why don't we use hexadecimal number system for representation ?
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Replies

  • shreyasm89
    shreyasm89
    Well..as far I know the processor uses BCD system only for representaion & not for actual calculations & addressing.That happens in HEX format.
    As for BCD after adding 6 it becomes readily available ofr addition-subtraction, also the same in hex is quite complicated so BCD is better for represenational purposes.
  • Morningdot Hablu
    Morningdot Hablu
    Thanks shreyasm !!
    Actually i have a conflict about this.But now it's cleared.

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