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k
I have aproblem when multiplying 2 float

638.9 * 382.8 should = 244570.92

results giving 244570.922

both numbers are float variables , tried using double to much the same
effect ..?????

any assistance much appreciated

DaveW
Nov 16 '05 #1
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Floats will only deliver a certain precision. Try using decimals instead.

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I have aproblem when multiplying 2 float

638.9 * 382.8 should = 244570.92

results giving 244570.922

both numbers are float variables , tried using double to much the same
effect ..?????

any assistance much appreciated

DaveW

Nov 16 '05 #2
k <k@k> wrote:
I have aproblem when multiplying 2 float

638.9 * 382.8 should = 244570.92

results giving 244570.922

both numbers are float variables , tried using double to much the same
effect ..?????

any assistance much appreciated


See http://www.pobox.com/~skeet/csharp/floatingpoint.html

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