Re: kcalc math bug?
On Fri, Mar 29, 2002 at 16:05:22 -0800, Mike Fedyk wrote:
> NO. Not if I enter it in a specific order.
>
> 1x2 = 2
>
> 2+5 = 7
>
> 7x50 = 350
>
> Not 252!
>
> That is how a calculator should work when you are typing in the calculation
> by *hand*! I shouldn't have to worry about precedence then.
No, you should learn how to use a calculator.
> This app is supposed to replace the calculator I can buy for $10.
Yes, and good physical calculators will use the precedence rules.
I remember that some documents for education strongly discouraged the
use of other calculators.
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