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Team Comma
A decimal point really has only one function: to separate a whole number from other numbers, which make that whole number into a more complicated number. A comma, on the other hand, can be used in a sentence in many ways: to separate various words when such words are nouns being used in a list, to provide breaks in a sentence without actually contributing to the end of the sentence, to separate one subject from another in the same sentence, and so forth. Due to these uses, a comma is greater and makes itself more useful than a decimal point.
Team Decimal Point
Both are used in mathematics, and in some countries their roles are reversed, with a comma as the decimal mark, and dots (periods) separating groups such as thousands and millions. The decimal mark is a critical feature of mathematics, without which subunit significant figures could not be assigned. The only alternative would be to express every number as a long whole number with an appropriate prefix to the unit (meters, centimeters, millimeters). In any event, calculators would be totally useless. And in spite of the binary language of computers, much of our advanced floating-point computation, a major basis for industry and technology, would be difficult if not impossible.
The comma in writing, in many cases, is simply an aid without which most sentences would still be readable. The decimal point's twin brother, the period or full stop, could also be omitted from literature, except in German where the start of a sentence would be impossible to determine, given all of the capitalized nouns.
Some phrasings would have to rewritten without it, so the comma is a useful punctuation mark. But it does not have nearlythe importance of its overseas cousin, the decimal mark comma, or of our own decimal point.
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What dot is used to divide whole numbers and decimal fraction?
The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.
Is comma a decimal point in British pounds?
No, a comma is not used as a decimal point in British pounds. It is used that way in France, Spain, and some other countries, however.
What is 101000 in scientific notation?
If the pont is a decimal point, then 1.01*102 If the point is a thousand separator, then 1,01*105 where the comma (,) stands for the decimal "point".
How do you apply the comma number format with decimal places?
To the left of the decimal point, you place a decimal at an interval of every three digits.
What is the symbol for decimal point?
In some countries, decimals are separated with a point (period). In other countries, a comma is used.
What dot is used to divide whole numbers and decimal fraction?
The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.
What symbols form basis of the decimal system?
The digits from 0 to 9, and the decimal point (or comma, depending on the country).The digits from 0 to 9, and the decimal point (or comma, depending on the country).The digits from 0 to 9, and the decimal point (or comma, depending on the country).The digits from 0 to 9, and the decimal point (or comma, depending on the country).
Displays two digits to left of decimal point and places a comma?
Comma Style
Is comma a decimal point in British pounds?
No, a comma is not used as a decimal point in British pounds. It is used that way in France, Spain, and some other countries, however.
How do you write money with 3 decimal places?
That means that there are 3 digits after the decimal point (or comma - some countries use a comma to separate decimals).
What is the place value of 7 in 7.085.50?
It is not possible to tell when given a number with two decimal points! In the European style, where the decimal point is a decimal comma and the comma separator is a point, there should still be 3-digit groups of numbers.
What is 101000 in scientific notation?
If the pont is a decimal point, then 1.01*102 If the point is a thousand separator, then 1,01*105 where the comma (,) stands for the decimal "point".
How do you apply the comma number format with decimal places?
To the left of the decimal point, you place a decimal at an interval of every three digits.
What is the symbol for decimal point?
In some countries, decimals are separated with a point (period). In other countries, a comma is used.
Which is greate .4 or .9?
.9 is greater. Look at the first number after the decimal point -if it is greater, the number is greater. if the number is the same, go to the next decimal point; if it is greater, the number is greater; etc.
Is there a comma in the base five number system?
There can be. Commas are used to break up long strings of numbers and a comma or space can be used for this purpose in any base. A word of warning, though. In some European countries, the decimal "point" is a comma and the thousand separator is a point. The role of the comma and the point are swapped around.
Which is higher the greater decimal point 19.955 or 19.963?
19.963 is greater.
