An arithmetic expression is a complex value expression that consists of two or more value expressions and associated arithmetic operators.

The arithmetic operators are

• + (Add)
• – (Subtract)
• ^(Exponentiation)
• * (Multiply)
• / (Divide)

Examples of Arithmetic Expressions

For clarity, spaces can be used between operands and operators, but they are not required.

Salary * 1.1

or

Salary*1.1

Salary + (Salary * 0.1)

(1 + InterestRate)^Years

TotalPrice/Items

SellingPrice – (SellingPrice * BulkDiscount)

See Also

About Arithmetic Expressions

Arithmetic with Dates

Decimals and Rounding

Rules of Precedence for Operators