a$)$ Convert $-0\mathrm{.}6$ to a $8$ bit floating point number that uses $4$ exponent

bits and $3$ mantissa bits. Record your work on your worksheet and

write the $8$ bit floating point number in the field below.

b$)$ Convert the $8$ bit floating point number from part a$)$ back to a base

$10$ real number. Record your work on your worksheet and write your

answer in the field below using the same number of decimal places

as part a$).$ Round if necessary.