Why do I see random Frames Per Second (fps) in the QuickTime Inspector?

Hi there could anyone help
I opened up some DV pal footage that I captured FCP then I opened it up in quicktime.
I problem is that in the inspetor it does not state the right fps for the clip for example 24.96, 24.98, 24.99 the clip does play at the right FPS 25. i final cut is says that the footage in 25 FPS so who am I to belive
Any hlp would be great
thats
sam

Not uncommon to have small variations in the frame rate when viewing in QuickTime Player.
Ignore it.

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