For a fractional number $0.0\ldots0a\ldots$ with $k$ zeroes between decimal point and first significant digit, character

Question

For a fractional number $0.0\ldots0a\ldots$ with $k$ zeroes between decimal point and first significant digit, characteristic equals—

Accepted Answer

$-(k+1)$

Answer

$k$

Answer

$k+1$

Answer

$-k$

For a fractional number 0.0…0a…0.0\ldots0a\ldots0.0…0a… with kkk zeroes between decimal point and first significant digit, characteristic equals—