MySQL DIVISION operator

DIVISION operator

MySQL division operator is used for integer division.

This function is useful in -

• Division is used to scale quantities and establish proportions.
• In statistics, division is a fundamental operation for calculating averages and means.
• Division is extensively used in financial calculations, including interest rates, profit margins, investment returns, and various other financial metrics.
• In graphic design and digital imaging, division is employed to adjust the scale of images, change resolutions, and control visual elements.
• In SQL queries, division can be used to perform complex calculations on data stored in a database.
• Division is pervasive in physics and engineering for solving equations, determining physical properties, and performing simulations.

Syntax:

num / num

Arguments:

MySQL Version: 8.0

Example of MySQL DIVISION() function

Code:

SELECT 12 / 3;

Explanation:

The above MySQL statement divides 12 by 3.

Output:

mysql> SELECT 12 / 3;
+--------+
| 12 / 3 |
+--------+
| 4.0000 | 
+--------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

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