The SQRT function computes the square root of an expression.
Return Value
DECIMAL
Syntax
SQRT(expression)
Parameters
expression
The numeric expression whose square root is to be computed.
Usage Notes
Negative Expressions
When expression is negative and ROOTOFNEGATIVE is set to NO, an error occurs. When expression is negative and ROOTOFNEGATIVE is set to YES, SQRT returns the value NA.
Examples
Example 8-104 Calculating a Square Root
This example calculates the square root of 144. The statement