Peter, your solution is actually very interesting. I have never seen or heard
of before. I will look into it.
Meanwhile, look at this example instead:
fac<-function(x){a<-1
for(i in 1:x){
a<-a*i
print(a)}}
The result is :
> fac(5)
[1] 1
[1] 2
[1] 6
[1] 24
[1] 120
However, when I try your way:
fac<-function(x){a<-1
for(i in 1:x){
a<<-a*i
print(a)}}
I get:
> fac(5)
[1] 1
[1] 1
[1] 1
[1] 1
[1] 1
Why isn't it overriding "a", and giving me 120?
PS: I am aware that I could use the FACTORIAL function, but I used this
example for illustration purposes.
Thank you again!
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