Arithmetic Expressions
The let command performs arithmetic. ksh88 and Bash are restricted to integer arithmetic. ksh93 can do floating-point arithmetic as well. Both shells provide a way to substitute arithmetic values (for use as command arguments or in variables); base conversion is also possible:
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Use the value of the enclosed arithmetic expression. |
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Interpret integer
n in numeric base B.
For example, |
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