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  1. February 16th 2009, 03:48 AM #1
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    [SOLVED] 1 decimal place

    i need to know what 19.95 is to 1dp i think it is 19.0 but im not sure if any 1 can explain it i will be very greatful thanks
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  2. February 16th 2009, 03:50 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by andyboy179 View Post
    i need to know what 19.95 is to 1dp i think it is 19.0 but im not sure if any 1 can explain it i will be very greatful thanks
    20.0 would be the conventional answer since the 9 after the decimal place rounds up ....
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    Quote Originally Posted by mr fantastic View Post
    20.0 would be the conventional answer since the 9 after the decimal place rounds up ....
    could you please explain it please
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  4. February 16th 2009, 10:43 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by andyboy179 View Post
    could you please explain it please
    What number is close to 19.95, correct to 1 decimal place ....? certainly not 19.0. 20.0 ....?
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