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The | The [[*]] mathematical operator performs the multiplication of two values. | ||
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* 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. | ||
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Revision as of 09:36, 13 June 2022
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