Transposition error

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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.


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