multiply

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The multiply NSM predefined function multiplies one value by another value.

Syntax

multiply(param1,param2)

Parameters

param1
Specifies a positive or negative number. The number can also include a decimal point.
param2
Specifies a positive or negative number. The number can also include a decimal point.

Description

The multiply NSM predefined function multiplies the value specified in param1 by the value specified in param2.

Returns

This function returns a string that is derived from multiplying param1 by param2.

Examples

multiply("5","6") returns "30"
multiply("0.5","10") returns "5"
multiply(".1456",".33") returns "0.048"
multiply("five","56") /* ERROR is thrown here*/