There may be an easier way, but here's what I came up with.

select to_number('14950', '99999.99')/100 as num from dual

result:

149.5

James Clark

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From: Rashied Mia
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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:12 PM
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Subject: converting a varchar value to decimal

Hi

I need some help converting 14950 to 149.50. Whenever i try to cast it
gives me 14950.00.. Please assist. Thank you.

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