What is the minimum number of bits you would need to encode the 26 letters of the alphabet plus a space and the digits 0- 9 for a total of 37 characters?

A. 2 bits
B. 3 bits
C. 5 bits
D. 6 bits
E. none

Answer: D. 6 bits

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