HERE’S A C/C++ PROGRAM that converts decimal numbers ranging from 0 to 99,999 to binary and binary coded decimal (BCD) formats. Using a simple algorithm in conjunction with pointer arithmetic and ...

Q. Thanks for your advice in the September 2001 issue on converting fractions in Excel into decimal values. But how about those of us who need to do the reverse—that is, convert decimal values into ...

Many students find math challenging, especially when dealing with fractions, decimals, and percentages. Mastering the conversion between these forms simplifies calculations and enhances understanding.

A recurring decimal exists when decimal numbers repeat forever. For example, \(0. \dot{3}\) means 0.333333... - the decimal never ends. Dot notation is used with recurring decimals. The dot above the ...

Every now and then you come across something that Excel doesn’t have a function for which requires you to get fancy and figure out some tricky way to get the job done. While coding up a solution in ...

Decimals to Roman numerals—here we hit all the limitations of Bash shell scripting. My last few articles have given me a chance to relive my undergraduate computer science degree and code a Roman ...

In addition to its basic spreadsheet functions, Microsoft Excel also allows writing formulas to perform functions on existing data. Using a quick equation, you can convert an existing set of time data ...

Dot notation is used with recurring decimals. The dot above the number shows which numbers recur, for example \(0.5\dot{7}\) is equal to 0.5777777... and \(0.\dot{2}\dot{7}\) is equal to 0.27272727 ...