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# 1  
Old 07-24-2007
Question Compare integer value with decimal
Hi all,
I have a issue... Is it possible to compare integer value with decimal value.
If it is not possible,then how can i compare 2 decimal values in born shell.thanks!
# 2  
Old 07-24-2007
Try using bc.

x=`echo 10 + 11 |bc`
sets x equal to 21

x=`echo 10.5 - 1.3 |bc`
sets x equal to 9.2
# 3  
Old 07-25-2007
One way...
Code:
a=1.2
b=1.1
if awk 'BEGIN{if(0+'$a'>'$b'+0)exit 0;exit 1}'
then
    echo true
else
    echo false
fi

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# 4  
Old 07-25-2007
Question Thanks!
Thanks Jgt & Ygor for replying my query.I will try and see.
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