Why does IEEE 754 Single Float have 8 bits for exponent but only allow 38 base ten Max Value?
Channel: Roel Van de Paar
Date: 2022-08-23

Software Engineering: Why does IEEE 754 Single Float have 8 bits for exponent but only allow 38 base ten Max Value?

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