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 > > > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php