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Why the scanf is not storing correct value in variable salary?

Input given is 45689.4527 but output is 45689.453125… https://code.sololearn.com/c8sPyiw1eJnU/?ref=app

14th Apr 2021, 1:19 PM
Krishna Kumar
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4 Answers
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Krishna, I'm just guessing because `double` is capable of handling better precision over `float`. But it was a guess, someone more knowledgeable can answer that doubt in more technical way 👍
14th Apr 2021, 2:18 PM
Ipang
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Try to use `double` instead, I got correct output using `double`.
14th Apr 2021, 1:31 PM
Ipang
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Ipang you're right double gives the correct answer but why the float gives incorrect value ?
14th Apr 2021, 2:15 PM
Krishna Kumar
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Okay
14th Apr 2021, 2:19 PM
Krishna Kumar
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