Data Type of a Infoobject

Hi Experts
I am getting values from source system in the format of 22,22.3,30.5,1.3,99.99
As per my requirment i need to have a Selection variable in my report so that user can choose Show me all records which are > 30 and <35.5
So to meet my requirments what data type of char should i have to create CHAR or NUMC
Please advice
Thanks

Hi...
NUMC - Numeric String - It can store only digits (0 to 9).
It cannot store any other characters like ( "." Dot etc)
So in this case you have to use CHAR only.
But generally numbers has to be stored in Key figure info Objects instead of characteristics.
Hope u got it.
cheers.

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