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Re: Problem with Precision?

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• Subject: [mg34449] Re: [mg34447] Problem with Precision?
• From: jmt <jmt at dxdydz.net>
• Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 02:46:14 -0400 (EDT)
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You can have the precision you want, but mind the fact that the FrontEnd 
limits the display :
FullForm[N[1.602176462,10]]
shows your definition extensively.

On Tuesday 21 May 2002 09:36, Mike wrote:
> Can anyone shed any light on why
>
> N[1.602176462,10]
>
> gives
>
> 1.60218
>
> I need it to be as accurate as I can get it and 5 dp doesn't cut it.  Any
> ideas?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike

• References:
  • Problem with Precision?
    • From: M.P.Croucher@sheffield.ac.uk (Mike)