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The \ mathematical operator performs INTEGER division on a numerical value.

Syntax

return_value = number \ divisor

Description

• Number value can be any literal or variable numerical type.
• Divisor (second value) must not be a value of 0 to .5. This will create a "Division by zero" error! due to CINT rounding.
• Return values will be INTEGER or LONG value types only.
• Rounding is done to the closest EVEN integer or long integer value.
• Use the / integer division operator for SINGLE or DOUBLE floating decimal point return values.
• Division and multiplication operations are performed before addition and subtraction in QBasic's order of operations.

Example: Displays how floating decimal point values are rounded to the closest even integer value.

PRINT 0.5 \ 1 PRINT 1.5 \ 1 PRINT 2.5 \ 1 PRINT 3.5 \ 1 PRINT 4.5 \ 1 PRINT 5.5 \ 1

0 2 2 4 4 6

See also:

• MOD (remainder division operator)
• / (normal division operator)
• INT, CINT, FIX, _ROUND
• Mathematical Operations

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