Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course explains how users perform arithmetic operations in COBOL using the ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE and COMPUTE statements.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Create coded arithmetic statements using ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE and COMPUTE
Compare and use three types of data storage: zoned-decimal, packed-decimal, and binary
Create accurate mathematical computations in COBOL
Explain and use several techniques for maximizing coding efficiency

Topics: 
ADD
SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, and DIVIDE
The COMPUTE Statement
Storage Areas
Creating Accurate and Efficient Code
Special Considerations

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.