Spotlight calculator gives wrong result

Originator:janrobertmenzel
Number:rdar://9662329 Date Originated:23-Jun-2011 12:56 PM
Status:open Resolved:
Product:Mac OS X Product Version:10.7
Classification: Reproducible:yes
 
Summary:

The results of the calculation function in spotlight can lead to wrong results for some expressions.

Steps to Reproduce:

Try to calculate with spotlight:
48/2(9+3)

Expected Results:
288

Actual Results:
2

Notes:
48/2*(9+3) = 288

All expressions in the form A/B (C) get not correctly interpreted as A/B*(C).

09-Sep-2011:
Bug still exist in 10.7.1. Any updates on your side?

16-Nov-2011:
Bug still exists in 10.7.2, any updates?

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