01-19-2006
Error only when multiplying two numbers
Hi
$ a=10 ; b=2
$ expr $a + $b
12
$ expr $a - $b
8
$ expr $a / $b
5
$ expr $a * $b
expr: syntax error
Any idean why I am getting this error only when multiplying two numbers. Whats the exact syntax?
Thanks a lot to all in advance
CSaha
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