If the Decimal Setting for a Numeric Variable Is Set

question 32

Multiple Choice

If the decimal setting for a numeric variable is set at 2 and you enter a case's value for that variable as 1.234, what happens?

• A) 1.23 appears in Data View and 1.23 is stored in the computer's memory
• B) 1.23 appears in Data View but 1.234 is stored in the computer's memory
• C) 1.234 appears in Data View but 1.23 is stored in the computer's memory
• D) 1.234 appears in Data View and 1.234 is stored in the computer's memory

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