REXX – Arithmetic Functions

The following built-in Rexx Arithmetic Functions evaluate numbers from the argument and return a particular value.

 

Function Description
ABS Returns the absolute value of the input number.
DIGITS Returns the current setting of NUMERIC DIGITS.
FORM Returns the current setting of NUMERIC FORM.
FUZZ Returns the current setting of NUMERIC FUZZ.
MAX Returns the largest number from the list specified, formatted according to the current NUMERIC settings.
MIN Returns the smallest number from the list specified, formatted according to the current NUMERIC settings.
RANDOM Returns a quasi-random, non-negative whole number in the range specified.
SIGN Returns a number that indicates the sign of the input number.
TRUNC Returns the integer part of the input number, and optionally a specified number of decimal places.

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