Explain how float type values are stored in a computer?

Question

Float are data types in 'C' language...

Answer 1

Do you want the explanation of the binary?

First, there is a sign bit(S): 1 means a negative number 0 means a positive one.
Next, there is a series of bits (I don't remember how long): THese are a standard binary integer(X). This is the actual number to be stored. Since this part of a float always starts with a 1 (Why would you start with a 0?), the 1 itself isn't actually stored. The computer knows to insert it when the time comes. We'll call X with a 1 added to the front (X1).
Finally there is another binary integer(Y): This number represents a power of 2. The previously stored integer is multiplied by 2 to the power of this second integer. The second integer is stored in 2s complement form so it can be a negative number. If this integer is negative, it will result in 2^Y being less than 1 so that the total value of the float is a decimal.

Overall a float is stored as SXY but is interpreted as (X1)*2^Y with S determining if this value is positive or negative.

Answer 2

Are you talking about floating-point calculations? If so, you're talking about pretty deep issues. Typically these are "stored" very short term in RAM or your processor's cache.

Answer 3

as same as all data types...integer formats
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Answer 4

Can you be more specific?