>>Since you are discussing division by zero I was wondering if anyone can comment on the best or prefered way, to display an undefined value if the display is numeric?
>>Is it better to ;
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>>a) display 0 (zero) for the value
>>b) assume the denominator is 1 (one) and display the numerator
>>c) ??
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>Isaac,
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>I've always felt that division by zero, in most cases, is represents a lack of data validation on the part of the developer. However, I've also run across instances where, for various and sundry reasons it might not be. Having said that, it really depends on the situation. I have, depending on the circumstance, allowed the "****" to be displayed, displayed zero, or displayed nothing. It just depended on the requirements.
Hi George,
In some cases it would seem the divisor has "no data" or was not entered for some reason or ... you get the picture. For these specific kinds of cases I often display "NA" for "Not Applicable". Yes/No?
Bill
William A. Caton III
Software Engineer
MAXIMUS
Atlanta, Ga.