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Depending on the context a MODE (type) will be coerced (widened) to another type if there is no loss |
Depending on the context a MODE (type) will be coerced (widened) to another type if there is no loss |
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of precision. For example: An INT will be coerced to a REAL, and a REAL will be |
of precision. For example: An INT will be coerced to a REAL, and a REAL will be |
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coerced to a LONG REAL. But not |
coerced to a LONG REAL. But not vice-versa. Examples: |
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* INT to REAL |
* INT to REAL |
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* REAL to COMPL |
* REAL to COMPL |
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