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A simple error of data entry when two digits in a number are reversed (transposed). | A simple error of data entry when two digits in a number are reversed (transposed). | ||
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For example: | For example: | ||
If 3,460 should be 3,640 | If 3,460 should be 3,640 | ||
the difference is 180 (3,640-3,460=180) | the difference is 180 (3,640-3,460=180) | ||
180/9 = 20. | 180/9 = 20. | ||
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Similar errors with non-numerical data. | Similar errors with non-numerical data. | ||
For example ABC entered wrongly as ACB. | For example ABC entered wrongly as ACB. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Double counting]] | * [[Double counting]] | ||
[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:00, 28 February 2018
1.
A simple error of data entry when two digits in a number are reversed (transposed).
When two adjacent digits are transposed the error will always be divisible by 9.
For example:
If 3,460 should be 3,640
the difference is 180 (3,640-3,460=180)
180/9 = 20.
2.
Similar errors with non-numerical data. For example ABC entered wrongly as ACB.
