Sentence examples for decimals by the from inspiring English sources

An official of the New York Stock Exchange said that exchange was ready to move to decimals by the July 3 deadline.

Nasdaq stocks are scheduled to begin trading in decimals in March, with all United States stocks and options trading in decimals by the April deadline.

Participants were instructed to pour their "usual glass" and then to estimate the number of units poured (any whole number or decimal was accepted, fractions were recorded as decimals by the researcher).

I then multiplied each of those percentages (expressed as a decimal) by the number of general election votes received by John Kerry in 2004 in the state in question.

Convert a fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Change this percentage to a decimal by moving the decimal point two places to the left.

In maths, they will be taught the times tables up to 12 times 12, and how to round up numbers to two decimal places by the end of the year in which they turn nine.

The Difference Engine consisted entirely of mechanical components — brass gear wheels, rods, ratchets, pinions, etc. Numbers were represented in the decimal system by the positions of 10-toothed metal wheels mounted in columns.

Multiply your rate in decimal form by the principal (rate x principal).

You may find it easier to compare decimals by writing each decimal on top of the other, as you would if you were adding them.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has required that all United States stocks be traded in decimals by next April.