EXPN: Evaluating a Number in Scientific Notation

How to:

The EXPN function evaluates a number expressed in scientific notation.


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Syntax: How to Evaluate a Number in Scientific Notation
EXPN(n.nn {E|D} {+|-} p)

where:

n.nn

Numeric

Is a numeric constant that consists of a whole number component, followed by a decimal point, followed by a fractional component.

E, D

Denotes scientific notation. E and D are interchangeable.

+, -

Indicates if p is positive or negative.

p

Integer

Is the power of 10 to which to raise n.nn.

Note: EXPN does not use an output argument. The format of the result is floating-point double precision.



Example: Evaluating a Number in Scientific Notation

EXPN evaluates SCI_DATA.

EXPN(SCI_DATA)

For 1.03E+2, the result is 103.


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