Use this function to raise a number to an exponential power.
POW (Base, Exponent)
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Parameter |
Description |
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Base |
Enter the base number, positive or negative, to be raised to an exponential power. The default is 1.00. |
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Exponent |
Enter the exponent (power) to which the base number will be raised. The default is zero (0). |
The system returns a one (1) on success or a zero (0) on failure.
This function handles calculations such as those needed to figure annuities and interest rates. Using the function, a decimal number is returned from a base number that has been raised to an exponential power. Values can contain up to 14 digits.
The function handles both positive and negative integer or decimal values for the base number and exponent.
Here is an example:
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Function |
Result |
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POW ( 2, 3 ) |
8 |
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POW ( 2, -3 ) |
0.125 |
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POW ( 34.5, 3.14 ) |
67414.289005316 |
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