The chief reason why digital computers use complemented subtraction is that it (A) Simplifies the circuitry. (B) Is a very simple process. (C) Can handle negative numbers easily. (D) Avoids direct subtraction.

The chief reason why digital computers use complemented subtraction is that it
 (A) Simplifies the circuitry.
(B) Is a very simple process.
(C) Can handle negative numbers easily.
(D) Avoids direct subtraction.
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Ans: C
 Using complement method negative numbers can also be subtracted.
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