The discussion revolves around counting the number of hexadecimal numbers between two specific hexadecimal values, 30 and AF. Participants are exploring the conversion of these hexadecimal values to decimal and the implications for counting within that range.
There is an ongoing exploration of the counting method, with some participants providing conversions and others questioning the logic behind the counting process. Multiple interpretations of the counting range are being considered, and some guidance has been offered regarding the conversion process.
Participants note discrepancies between their calculations and examples from a textbook, indicating potential confusion about the counting method and the inclusion or exclusion of boundary values in the count.
sjaguar13 said:30 = 48
AF = 175
126 numbers between
However, the example in the book is 50 and FF and the solution is, 5 and F is 11 numbers away. There are 16 hexadecimal numbers, so there are 11 x 16 hexadecimal numbers.
50 = 80
FF = 255
That comes out to be 174 numbers. That's not 11 x 16.