[meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers

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Anytime there is a number on the right side of the decimal its a fraction of
whatever unit.
For most people the 0 on the left of the decimal isn't necessary

BE
----- Original Message -----
From: Meteoryt.net <marcin at meteoryt.net>
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Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Decimal point vs. comma in numbers


>
>
> > Hi Mike,
> >
> > It is customary in British/European reports to use periods
> > instead of commas for easier reading of large numbers.  So
> > while 47.015 grams means 47.015 grams to you and me, in this
> > case it should be interpreted as 47,015 grams (47.015 kg).
>
> If we talking just about numbers I have different category question,
mainly
> to US people.
> Something what make me always angry when I see it on eBay becouse this
make
> for me misunderstanding of what seller want to sell.
> I talking about WHY some of You write ".5g" when normally this should be
> "0.5g" ????
> This is any "slang" or You alvays write this also in official documents
????
> Becouse this damn DOT is too little too see it on first reading.
> Im just curious why You not write this zero :))
>
> PS. I usually see it on Mike and Hupes auctions, and maybe others too (now
> cant find it), so this is any US language rule or what ?
>
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