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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.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Double counting]]
* [[Double counting]]


[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]

Latest revision as of 10:00, 28 February 2018

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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.


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Similar errors with non-numerical data. For example ABC entered wrongly as ACB.


See also