E Function

Returns the natural logarithm, e.

Category: Mathematical
Returned data type: DOUBLE
Syntax
Details
Comparisons
Example
See Also

Syntax

E()

Details

The E function returns the value of the natural logarithm, e, 2.7182818.

Comparisons

The E function takes no argument and returns the value 2.7182818. The EXP function takes an argument and raises e to the power that is supplied by the argument.

Example

The following statement illustrates the E function:
Statements
Results 
select e();
 
2.718282

See Also

Functions:
EXP Function
LOG Function
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