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This is my double:

double determinant = 2.8*5*-9.5;


It should print out -133, right?

It prints out some weird junk like: 1.8e + 04


How can I correct this?

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Member Avatar for winbatch

Show us how you're printing it out.

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cout << "determinant = " << determinant;

;)

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It works for me:

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main()
{
		double determinant = 2.8*5*-9.5;
		cout << "determinant = " << determinant<<endl;
		return 0;
}

./Temp
determinant = -133
Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

might be your compiler -- mine (VC++ 6.0) prints -133. what compiler are you using?

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I'm using an older version of Bloodshed. I guess that could be the problem...... But if it works, then I will be extremememememmeemlllllyyyyyy happy.

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Dev-C++ version 4.9.9.2 works ok too. Suggest you upgrade to current version.

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Yeah, I'm downloaded the very latest version right now. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Alright, it worked. Thanks for all the help guys.

PS: Why would a compiler have problems with a double like that?

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