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Old 11-08-2004
Question POSIX - variable math
I want to add two numeric variables in a shell script. I am running HP POSIX. Can someone tell me if this is possible and if how?

THX for any help.
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Old 11-08-2004
a=2
b=3
((c=a+b))
echo $c
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Old 11-08-2004
Hammer & Screwdriver
THX - worked like a charm - such a simple solutionSmilie
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