Simple syntax problem

[Richard Witkopp]

Are you trying to say something like "if x = 25.00"?
That seldom works with floating point numbers because
of their inexact nature.

> Help!  all you Powerhouse experts:
> 
> This is a query from a trainee sitting here all alone and 
> unable to find the
> answer in the manuals.
> Using a basic Quiz report:
> If an element is defined as a float 4, and is defined in the 
> Powerhouse
> dictionary as being a 2-decimal point percentage, complete 
> with % sign, how
> do I test it for values?
> I need to extract all items with a value of 25.00%  and I 
> have tried all
> manner of permutations of testing for this value.  Can anyone help me,
> please?  I have run out of initiative and permutations.
> I know it is just a simple syntax thing, but I cannot seem to 
> get it right.
> 
> Enid
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