4 Converting Decimal to Binary
Problem Statement
Write a Recursive Procedure to Convert a Decimal Number to a Binary Equivalent.
Given a decimal number, we need to convert it to its binary representation, as explained in the following table:
| Input(s) | Output(s) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Number = 10 | Binary Number = 1010 | The decimal number 10 can be represented as 1010 in binary. Each digit in the binary representation corresponds to the powers of 2. |
| Decimal Number = 27 | Binary Number = 11011 | The decimal number 27 can be represented as 11011 in binary. Each digit in the binary representation corresponds to the powers of 2. |
| Decimal Number = 5 | Binary Number = 101 | The decimal number 5 can be represented as 101 in binary. Each digit in the binary representation corresponds to the powers of 2. |
Constraints:
- 0 <= n <= 109
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