Greatest to Least Decimal Calculator

Decimal Sorting:

\[ \text{Sorted} = \text{descending}(\text{decimals}) \]

Sorted Result (Greatest to Least):

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1. What is Decimal Sorting?

Decimal sorting arranges decimal numbers in a specific order, either from greatest to least (descending) or least to greatest (ascending). This calculator focuses on descending order.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses PHP's built-in sorting algorithm:

\[ \text{Sorted} = \text{rsort}(\text{decimals}) \]

Where:

rsort — PHP function for descending sort
decimals — Array of decimal numbers

Explanation: The calculator first validates all input values, converts them to numbers, then sorts them in descending order.

3. Importance of Decimal Sorting

Details: Sorting decimals is fundamental in data analysis, statistics, and various mathematical applications where ordered data is required.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter decimal numbers separated by commas (e.g., 1.5, 2.3, 0.7). The calculator will ignore any non-numeric values in the input.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many decimals can I sort at once?
A: There's no strict limit, but extremely large lists may take longer to process.

Q2: What happens if I enter non-numeric values?
A: The calculator will ignore any values that aren't valid numbers.

Q3: Does it work with negative decimals?
A: Yes, negative decimals are supported and will be sorted correctly.

Q4: How precise are the results?
A: The calculator maintains the original precision of your input values.

Q5: Can I sort integers with this calculator?
A: Yes, integers are treated as decimals with .0 and will be sorted correctly.