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|> Calculate PI * PI.
|> Answer: PI*PI.
|> 
|> Since "PI*PI" is a finite representation of PI * PI from which one can
|> algorithmically computer any of its digits in finite time, this counts as a
|> valid answer.
|> 
|> If you don't consider this valid, then neither will you consider this valid:
|> 
|> Calculate: 2 / 5
|> Answer: 2/5.
|> 
|> So then on that account, computers can't even work with fractions.

I think there IS a difference:

For 2/5 you can find a finite numeric representation ( 0.4 )
for PI or PI*PI you cannot!



 
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