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PHP Program to Round to K Decimals with Explanation

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This problem helps you practice core PHP fundamentals in a practical way. It builds intuition around decimal, one, round. Let’s break it down step by step so you can implement it confidently.
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Problem Statement

Input x and k. Print x rounded to k decimals.

Input Format

One line: x k.

Output Format

One number with k decimals.

Constraints

0

Code Solution

This explanation is written for learning purposes and to help beginners understand the concept clearly.
<?php $inputText=trim(stream_get_contents(STDIN)); if($inputText==='') exit; [$x,$k]=preg_split('/\\s+/', $inputText, 2); $k=intval($k); $val=floatval($x); echo number_format(round($val,$k),$k,'.',''); ?>

Output Example

Input:
3.14159 3
Output:
3.142

Common Mistakes

- Misreading input/output format.
- Not handling constraints and edge cases.
- Off-by-one errors in loops.
- Forgetting to reset variables between test cases (if any).

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