can array store float point numbers

naree · #1 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008

Hi all,

I have doubt can array in a shell script can store floating point numbers. i have tired. but i unable to work it out.

Please help me regarding this

Thank U
Naree

jlliagre · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008

Code:

#!/bin/ksh

set -A a

for i in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
do
  a[$i]=$(bc <<-%
  sc=6
  1 / $i
  %)
  printf "%d %f\n" $i ${a[$i]}
done

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