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Returns the value of dividing the first argument by the second argument. Equivalent to the / operator. |
- Each argument can be a literal Integer or Decimal number, a function returning a number, or a reference to a column containing numeric values.
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NOTE: Within an expression, you might choose to use the corresponding operator, instead of this function. For more information, see Numeric Operators. |
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| RawWrangle | true |
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| Type | ref |
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| showNote | true |
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| WrangleText | derive type:single value: divide(20,4) as:'five' |
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divide(20,4) |
Output: The value 20 is divided by 4 and returned.
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| RawWrangle | true |
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| Type | syntax |
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| showNote | true |
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| WrangleText | derive type:single value:divide(value1, value2) |
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divide(value1, value2) |
| Argument | Required? | Data Type | Description |
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| value1 | Y | string | The first value must be an Integer or Decimal literal, column reference, or expression that evaluates to one of those two numeric types. |
| value2 | Y | string | The first value must be an Integer or Decimal literal, column reference, or expression that evaluates to one of those two numeric types. |
value1, value2
Integer or Decimal expressions, column references or literals.
- Missing or mismatched values generate missing string results.
| Required? | Data Type | Example Value |
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| Yes | Literal, function, or column reference returning an Integer or Decimal value | 15 |
Example - Numeric Functions
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| EXAMPLE - Numeric Functions |
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| EXAMPLE - Numeric Functions |
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