><< *snip* 1/3 times 10 is 10/3 which equals 3 1/3, and 1/3 doesn't end in
> a zero. >>
> This is true. Manipulating the format of numerical values or
>mathematical operations can create some even more impressive apparent
>discrepancy. The difficulty lies in seeing the reality of the error
>presented. Number games can be fun and there are still people who sit around,
>at least sometimes, and play with numbers theory.
Wow. I really don't understand where you are coming from. This isn't
a number game, or a trick (like proving at 2=1 which is done by making
the mistake of dividing by 0). I've checked my grad school notes, my
text books, and talked to some other mathematicians. I'm confident of
my statements. - Midair
From: "Charles J. Cohen" <charles@eecs.umich.edu>
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