Arithmetic & Number Theory
Truncate
Drop the fractional part.
Formula
Formula
y = trunc(x)
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x | input | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| y | integer part | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenx = 5.99
Result5
Example 2
Givenx = -5.99
Result-5