Answer
a) ⌈7/8⌉ = 1
b)⌈17/8⌉ = 3
c)⌈1001/8⌉ = 126
d)⌈28800/8⌉ = 3600
Work Step by Step
Since a byte has eight bits, all we are asking for in each case is ⌈n/81⌉ , where n is the number of bits.
a) ⌈7/8⌉ =⌈0.875⌉ = 1
b)⌈17/8⌉=⌈2.12500⌉ = 3
c)⌈1001/8⌉ = ⌈125.12500⌉= 126
d)⌈28800/8⌉=⌈3600⌉ = 3600