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SUM

Returns the sum of the nonmissing arguments

Category: Sample Statistics

Syntax
Arguments
Examples

Syntax

SUM(argument,argument, ...)

Arguments

argument
is numeric. At least two arguments are required. The argument list may consist of a variable list, which is preceded by OF.

Examples

SAS Statements Results 

x1=sum(4,9,3,8);
 24 

x2=sum(4,9,3,8,.);
 24 

x3=sum(of x1-x2);
 48 

x4=sum(of x1-x3, 5, of x5-x10);
 64


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