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EXP

EXP

Returns the value of the exponential function

Category: Mathematical

Syntax
Arguments
Details
Examples

Syntax

EXP(argument)

Arguments

argument
is numeric.

Details

The EXP function raises the constant e, which is approximately given by 2.71828, to the power that is supplied by the argument. The result is limited by the maximum value of a floating-point decimal value on the computer.

Examples

SAS Statements Results 

x=exp(1.0);
 

2.7182818285
 

x=exp(0);
 

1


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