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Asked: May 20, 20262026-05-20T02:55:23+00:00 2026-05-20T02:55:23+00:00

Possible Duplicate: Should I use double or float ? When would I rather use

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Should I use double or float ?

When would I rather use double and when should I use float?

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    2026-05-20T02:55:23+00:00Added an answer on May 20, 2026 at 2:55 am

    It’s all about precision.

    If you need to store very precise numbers then use a double.

    If you need to store less precise numbers and are worried about the size of memory you’re using then use a float.

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