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Divide Remainder (INTEGER Arithmetic)

When you are using integer arithmetic the Divide Remainder operator (\) produces division of the leftmost number by the rightmost number and yields the remainder as a result.

Example: Divide Remainder 

5 \ 2  is 1.

This operator is invalid for real number arithmetic and causes a syntax error when encountered.