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The | The '''*''' mathematical operator performs the multiplication of two values. | ||
{{PageSyntax}} | {{PageSyntax}} | ||
: {{Parameter|return_value}} = {{Parameter|number1}} * {{Parameter|number2}} | : {{Parameter|return_value}} = {{Parameter|number1}} [[*]] {{Parameter|number2}} | ||
{{PageDescription}} | {{PageDescription}} | ||
* Multiplication can use any two literal or variable numerical type values. | * Multiplication can use any two literal or variable numerical type values. | ||
* Multiplication of two negative numbers returns a positive result. One negative number will always return a negative value. | * Multiplication of two negative numbers returns a positive result. One negative number will always return a negative value. | ||
* Return values may exceed certain numerical variable type limits creating an [[ERROR Codes|"Overflow" error.]] | * Return values may exceed certain numerical variable type limits creating an [[ERROR Codes|"Overflow" error.]] | ||
* Division and multiplication operations are performed before addition and subtraction in QBasic's order of operations. | * Division and multiplication operations are performed before addition and subtraction in QBasic's order of operations. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:30, 31 January 2023
The * mathematical operator performs the multiplication of two values.
Syntax
- return_value = number1 * number2
Description
- Multiplication can use any two literal or variable numerical type values.
- Multiplication of two negative numbers returns a positive result. One negative number will always return a negative value.
- Return values may exceed certain numerical variable type limits creating an "Overflow" error.
- Division and multiplication operations are performed before addition and subtraction in QBasic's order of operations.
See also