The Percent Sign in T-SQL

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 1

thanks for the question - straight forward.

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February 28, 2011 at 1:15 pm

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Thanks for the nice easy start to the week!

Toreador SSChampion Points: 11358 More actions · Answer 3

SanDroid (2/28/2011)
So happy that over 80 percent of us know math.
Can you imagine how hard it would be a SQL developer or DBA if you didn't learn higher level math?

What's maths got to do with it? The use of % for modulo is a computing term. The mathemetical equivalent would be 'mod', though it's meaning is similar rather than identical.

eg 8 % 6 = 2

means roughly the same as

8 = 2 (mod 6)

or more accurately

8 = 2 (mod 6)

(note it's 25 years since I graduated so I'm probably about to be humilated when someone points out that I'm talking nonsense :-))

SQL_Hunt SSC-Dedicated Points: 33518 More actions · Answer 4

Ambiguity in the question..!

Answer should be both..

(1) divide by zero/ (2) remainder.

Thanks.

mtillman-921105 SSCertifiable Points: 7156 More actions · Answer 5

OK, the next time I submit a question, I'll be sure that the fluke answer, if there is one included, can in no way be misconstrued as a possible right answer.

I think some of you are used to trick questions, so you're looking for a sneaky answer.

The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking

SanDroid SSChampion Points: 10068 More actions · Answer 6

mtillman-921105 (3/1/2011)
OK, The next time I submit a question, I'll be sure that the fluke answer, if there is one included, can in no way me misconstrued as a possible right answer.
I think some of you are used to trick questions, so you're looking for a sneaky answer.

LOL... Perhaps we should also put in hints like....

"This is not the right answer"

"Don't click this for points"

"j/k"

"Check this answer to win!"

I saw nothing wrong with your question and understand a math joke when I read one. I liked your question, please do not change it at all.

It tested much more than peoples knowledge of SQL and questions that can do that are priceless.

SanDroid SSChampion Points: 10068 More actions · Answer 7

Toreador (3/1/2011)

or more accurately
8 = 2 (mod 6)

Tell me what the "=" is and we will use wet noodles for the beating. :w00t:

Koen Verbeeck SSC Guru Points: 259085 More actions · Answer 8

SanDroid (3/1/2011)

Toreador (3/1/2011)
or more accurately
8 = 2 (mod 6)
Tell me what the "=" is and we will use wet noodles for the beating. :w00t:

It can mean a lot of things, but usually it is a strong indicator of equality or identity.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_logic_symbols

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congruence_relation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equals_sign

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Toreador SSChampion Points: 11358 More actions · Answer 9

SanDroid (3/1/2011)
Tell me what the "=" is and we will use wet noodles for the beating. :w00t:

"Is equivalent to", or "is exactly the same thing as"

(Stronger than '=')

zymos SSCommitted Points: 1960 More actions · Answer 10

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March 2, 2012 at 3:11 pm

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Good question and thank you.