On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:33:15 -0500, Antonio Rodr P `Y wrote: > > > Let me add another element to this topic: In the English language, at > least in its American version, the simple division operation 6/2 = 3 in > its long form is written > > 3 > ________ > | 6 > 2 | > ___ | > > which corresponds to 6 divided by 2 is 3, but is not exactly > co-sequential with its written form. Hence the common confusion among > the not so educated as to the written notation. I find the notation used > in (the rest of the planet ?) other parts more corresponding to the > human language: > > | > 6 | 2 > |_________ > 3 >
Ih the UK, at least, when I went to school, the second form (short division) is used when the divisor <= 12, and the first form (long division) is used when the divisor > 12, in order to keep the quotient clear of the intermediate arithmetic. -- ....................paul Programming without a hex editor is like watchmaking without a hammer. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
