Difference between revisions of "Decimal"
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=Definition= | =Definition= | ||
− | Many number systems are decimal. | + | Many number systems are decimal, or [[Base 10]], based. A decimal helps calculate numbers more accurately than a simple integer, hence require more storage because of accurate data. |
=Relevance= | =Relevance= | ||
+ | *[[Base 10]] | ||
+ | *[[Decimal (Data Type)]] | ||
+ | *[[Hexadecimal]] | ||
=Explanation= | =Explanation= | ||
+ | The concept for base 10 is the same as the concept for decimal. | ||
+ | [[File:Base10.png | 450 px]] | ||
+ | =Resources= | ||
+ | https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/decimal | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Base 10]] | * [[Base 10]] | ||
* [[Numeral Systems]] | * [[Numeral Systems]] | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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[[Category:Programming Language Concepts]] | [[Category:Programming Language Concepts]] |
Latest revision as of 20:37, 21 June 2019
Definition
Many number systems are decimal, or Base 10, based. A decimal helps calculate numbers more accurately than a simple integer, hence require more storage because of accurate data.
Relevance
Explanation
The concept for base 10 is the same as the concept for decimal.
Resources
https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/decimal