Comp Sci Insert Data Into SQL Table with Number Datatype

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The discussion focuses on inserting data into an SQL table using the NUMBER datatype in Oracle SQL. To accurately represent a decimal value like 1.1, the correct syntax is NUMBER(2, 1), where '2' indicates the total number of digits and '1' specifies the number of digits to the right of the decimal point. This precise definition is crucial for ensuring data integrity when working with numeric values in Oracle databases.

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I can't understand what is meant by precision and scale while declaring a variable as number datatype in SQL Oracle. I have created a table example and specified attr1 as number(1,1) datatype. According to my understanding it can take one digit before decimal and 1 digit after decimal.But if I'm trying to insert values like 1.1 it's showing value larger than specified precision allowed for this column. Can u explain if my understanding of precision is correct.
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create table example(
attr1 number(1,1));
insert into example values(1.1);
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Referring image isn't necessary I've written the query in relevant equations part
 

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