simply:
$var1=99;
$var2=0;
$result=$var1*$var2; multiplication by zero is ok
if ($var2!=0) { //division by zero is bad "!=" means not equal
$result=$var1/$var2;
}
use brackets in complex equations
$result=$var1*(1+$var2);
hugh
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adriaan Nel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 11:37 PM
Subject: [PHP] Maths on variables - please help
> Hi every1,
>
> I would like some help on multiplication/division of variables on 1
> another....I have looked at the bcmath() function, but it doesn't seem to
> work.
>
> Could any1 pls assist.
>
> Adriaan
>
>
>
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