Quote Originally Posted by Elysia View Post
To be precise, it takes at least 42 bits to represent such a high number ^_^
Quote Originally Posted by Elkvis View Post
this is not correct. for a 32-bit number to allow that 3 trillion figure, it would have to have 3 states per bit (1.853E+15). a 64-bit integer would be more appropriate here, if you want to use only integral types, but like salem says, doubles would be the most appropriate.
I meant billions instead of trillions, but this kind of response is what I get for pulling numbers out of my ass.

I can't help but think bigger than the rest of you