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Simple Mathematical Operators

If you enter a simple mathematical expression, the software will calculate the result of the expression and enter that value in the field.

The available mathematical operators, in order of precedence, are:

/

Division

*

Multiplication

+

Addition

-

Subtraction

For example, if you enter 1/8, the value 0.125 will be calculated.

Operator precedence determines the order in which mathematical operations will be calculated when more than one operation is specified. In the table above, operators are listed from top to bottom in order of their operator precedence. For example, if you enter 6/2*3, the software will calculate 6/2 first, then multiply the result by 3, yielding a result of 9.

See Also

Using Built-In Mathematical Operations

Automatic Unit Conversion

Calculation of Ratios

Calculation of Percentages