A certain computer system is consisting of 32 GB main memory and 32 MB cache memory. The cache uses 8 bytes word. a. Using cache direct mapping, determine the size of the tag, line and word. b. Using cache associative mapping, show the main memory address format. c. The computer uses a 2-way set associative mapping cache structure. Show the main memory address format.

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