Q
Approximately how many significant decimal digits do float and double provide?
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A
Both about 7
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B
float about 7; double about 15–16
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C
float about 3; double about 7
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D
float about 15; double about 30
Correct Answer:
B. float about 7; double about 15–16
Explanation:
24 bits of precision is about 7.2 decimal digits; 53 bits is about 15.9.
