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        "msgid": "using-the-decimal-system-1447893297",
        "date": "2002-08-02 00:00:00",
        "title": "Using the decimal system",
        "author": null,
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": null,
        "topic": null,
        "summary": "Using the decimal system From Kompas In the mass media and elsewhere, the decimal fraction is not written uniformly. Some use a point [.] while others use a comma [,]. In schools, pupils are taught to use a point. But, because of influence from other countries, the writing of a decimal fraction using a comma is gaining popularity here. These two systems of writing a decimal fraction can be confusing, particularly in financial transactions.",
        "content": "<p>Using the decimal system<\/p>\n<p>From Kompas<\/p>\n<p>In the mass media and elsewhere, the decimal fraction is not <br>\nwritten uniformly. Some use a point [.] while others use a comma <br>\n[,].<\/p>\n<p>In schools, pupils are taught to use a point. But, because of <br>\ninfluence from other countries, the writing of a decimal fraction <br>\nusing a comma is gaining popularity here.<\/p>\n<p>These two systems of writing a decimal fraction can be <br>\nconfusing, particularly in financial transactions.<\/p>\n<p>The use of a calculator can create further confusion, because <br>\na calculator has been set to use a point for the writing of a <br>\ndecimal fraction.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, standardization in this respect is urgently needed.<\/p>\n<p>AMINARTO<\/p>\n<p>Jakarta<\/p>",
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