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Exact Computer Calculations with Infinitely Repeating Decimals.
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Bosse, Michael J.; Liu, Fengshan; Nandakumar, N. R. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Both computers and calculators are limited by architecture, operating system, and software, to some predetermined level of precision within decimal number presentation and calculation. However, there exists a base that produces a terminating decimal. (MM)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Decimal Fractions, Higher Education
Computer Representation of Decimal Numbers.
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Schoaff, Eileen; Rising, Gerald – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Describes examples of rational representation as a guide for translating terminology and information encountered in manuals for computers. Discusses four limitations of the representation. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Mathematical Applications
Repeating Decimals.
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Anderson, Oliver D. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses arithmetic during long-multiplications and long-division. Provides examples in decimal reciprocals for the numbers 1 through 20; connection with divisibility tests; repeating patterns; and a common fallacy on repeating decimals. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Division
A Bayesian Revision Index: An Aid for Interpretation and Verification of Solutions for Introductory Statistics Classes.
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Jarrell, Stephen – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Explains a new way of viewing Bayes' formula. Discusses the revision factor and its interpretation. (YP)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, College Mathematics, Computation, Decimal Fractions