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If a numeric data item can contain decimal fractions — it must be suitably defined in the Data Division — otherwise only whole numbers will be allowed.
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© 1992 A. P. Royce
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Royce, T. (1992). Using Decimal Fractions. In: Structured COBOL. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12240-0_17
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