Complement of Base 10 Integer
Explore how to compute the complement of the binary representation of a base 10 integer using bitwise operations. Understand the problem constraints, practice solving it interactively, and implement your solution in a coding environment to prepare for technical interviews.
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Statement
For any positive number in base 10, return the complement of its binary representation as an integer in base 10.
Constraints
Examples
Understand the problem
Let’s take a moment to make sure you’ve correctly understood the problem. The quiz below helps you check if you’re solving the correct problem:
Complement of Base 10 Number
What is the correct output if the following value is given as input?
Input = 39
24
39
27
Figure it out!
We have a game for you to play. Rearrange the logical building blocks to develop a clearer understanding of how to solve this problem.
Try it yourself
Implement your solution in the following coding playground.
def find_bitwise_complement(num):# Replace this placeholder return statement with your codereturn -1