Convert the hexadecimal number 0xCA to decimal.

0xCA = 202. C = 1100 and A = 1010, giving 11001010 = 128 + 64 + 8 + 2 = 202.

Step-by-step:

1. C = 1100, A = 1010
2. Joined: 11001010
3. Add set position values: 128 + 64 + 8 + 2 = 202

Result: 0xCA = 202

Check (positional): C × 16 + A × 1 = 12 × 16 + 10 = 192 + 10 = 202 ✓

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