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C# C# Basics (Retired) Perform Order of Operations

Misha Karas
Misha Karas
5,636 Points
Posted by Misha Karas
Misha Karas
5,636 Points

Modules #C basics

So i am doing the #C basic track and so far so good, but now i have a math question but i cand find a calculator what also does modules. So i want to know what the awnser is on this question and maybe also the question after this if they also contain modules. 8 * 7 + 8 % 5 + 6 / 2 = .........

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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,708 Points

:point_right: You can also think of % as the remainder operator.

So for example, to calculate 8 % 5 on a "four-banger", you would first divide 8 by 5 — that gets you 1.6. Then, multiply just the fractional part (.6) by 5 — which gives you your answer (3).

But it's hard to imagine not having access to a calculator that would do this for you. If you use a windows computer, just bring up the on-screen calculator, be sure it is in scientific or programmer mode, and then use the MOD button. In this case, 8 MOD 5 will get you 3.

:information_source: The word for this operation is modulus. The term "modules" is also commonly used in programming, but has a different meaning.

Misha Karas
Misha Karas
5,636 Points
Misha Karas
Misha Karas
5,636 Points

Thanks a lot! And thanks for the tip with modulus and modules :D