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arithmetic-expression

When the COMPUTE statement is executed, the value of arithmetic-expression is calculated, and this value is stored as the new value of each data item referenced by identifier-1.

An arithmetic expression consisting of a single identifier or literal allows you to set the value of the data items referenced by identifier-1 equal to the value of that identifier or literal.

Click here for a description of arithmetic expressions.


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