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The '''*''' mathematical operator performs the multiplication of two values.


''Syntax:'' return_value = number1 * number2


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* Multiplication can use any two literal or variable numerical type values.
* Multiplication of two negative numbers returns a positive result. One negative number will always return a negative value. 
* Return values may exceed certain numerical variable type limits creating an [[ERROR Codes|"Overflow" error.]]
* Division and multiplication operations are performed before addition and subtraction in QBasic's order of operations.



''See also:''

[[Mathematical Operations]]



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