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| − | The '''decimal point''' is used to mark the boundary between the [[integer]] and the [[fraction]]al parts of a [[decimal]] numeral. In most English speaking countries, a dot (.) is used as the decimal symbol. In many non-English speaking countries a decimal comma (,) is used instead. For [[numeral system]]s other than decimal, the analogous point is known as a [[radix point]]. |
+ | The '''decimal point''' is used to mark the boundary between the [[integer]] and the [[fraction]]al parts of a [[decimal]] numeral. In most [[English language|English]] speaking countries, a dot (.) is used as the decimal symbol. In many non-English speaking countries a decimal comma (,) is used instead. For [[numeral system]]s other than decimal, the analogous point is known as a [[radix point]]. |
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Example usage: |
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| − | *In the US: 1,234,567.89 |
+ | *In the [[United States|US]]: 1,234,567.89 |
| − | *In the UK: 1,234,567.89 or 1,234,567·89 |
+ | *In the [[United Kingdom|UK]]: 1,234,567.89 or 1,234,567·89 |
| − | *In France: 1 234 567,89 |
+ | *In [[France]] and [[South Africa]]: 1 234 567,89 |
| − | *In Germany: 1.234.567,89 |
+ | *In [[Germany]]: 1.234.567,89 |
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[[es:Coma decimal]] |
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Revision as of 02:51, 3 March 2004
The decimal point is used to mark the boundary between the integer and the fractional parts of a decimal numeral. In most English speaking countries, a dot (.) is used as the decimal symbol. In many non-English speaking countries a decimal comma (,) is used instead. For numeral systems other than decimal, the analogous point is known as a radix point.
Example usage:
- In the US: 1,234,567.89
- In the UK: 1,234,567.89 or 1,234,567·89
- In France and South Africa: 1 234 567,89
- In Germany: 1.234.567,89
