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*A computer has a 32-bit word length, and all instructions are one word in length. The register file of the computer has 16 registers.

(a) For a format with no mode fields and three register addresses, what is the maximum number of opcodes possible?


(b) For a format with two register address fields, one memory field, and a maximum of 100 opcodes, what is the maximum number of memory address bits available?

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