How many digits to use in calculations.

Checkfate · Sep 27, 2006

Nevermind, but thanks Chi Meson. I was not calculating correctly... Sorry :)

Chi Meson · Sep 27, 2006

First question: what is the date that this book was printed? If it is really old, the problems may have been solved using a slide rule. I doubt this is the case.

Anyway, carrying 20+digits through your calculations will make no difference from using 6.

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