How many AND gates and 4-bit binary adders are needed to implement a 2-bit to 3-bit binary multiplier?

How many AND gates and 4-bit binary adders are needed to implement a 2-bit to 3-bit binary multiplier?

A. 15 AND gates and three 4-bit binary adders
B. 2 AND gates and one 4-bit binary adder
C. 9 AND gates only
D. 6 AND gates and one 4-bit binary adder

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Answer: D

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