microsoft / microsoft/calculator

Incorrect Caclulation of Inverse Cosine

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Description

Describe the bug
The calulator produces an incorrect result for the inverse cosine of -.28 in degrees

Steps To Reproduce

  1. -.28
  2. 2nd - Inverse Cosine
  3. Enter

Expected behavior
=106.2602047

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Research direction

Reproduce the problem in Windows Calculator using the reported input, inverse-cosine action, and degree mode. Trace the inverse-cosine degree-mode path and verify that entering -.28 produces 106.2602047; the issue provides no file or test name, so locating the relevant implementation is part of the work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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