dec
Use dec to convert a specified integer value to a decimal value.
This function can be useful if you need to work with decimal values in Pact but have integer inputs.
Basic syntax
To convert a specified integer value to a decimal value, use the following syntax:
(dec value)
Arguments
Use the following argument to specify the integer for the dec Pact function.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | integer | Specifies the integer to cast to a decimal value. |
Return value
The dec function returns the specified integer as a decimal value.
Example
The following example demonstrates how to use the dec function:
pact> (dec 3)
3.0