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What is the maximum number of IP addresses that can be assigned to hosts on a local subnet that uses the 255.255.255.224 subnet mask?

A. 14

B. 15

C. 16

D. 30

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A /27 (255.255.255.224) is 3 bits on and 5 bits off. This provides 8 subnets, each with 30 hosts. Does it matter if this mask is used with a Class A, B, or C network address? Not at all. The number of host bits would never change.

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  1. Monica Saini
    Monica Saini :
    6 years ago

    Please explain how come it's 3

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