James Parsons wrote: > Hi everyone.. > > I'm still a Newbie so be gently > > > I have a following in a file > > Raw data = > 18822 188.22 > 133 1.33 > 2300 23.00 > 222003 ` 2220.03 > > > And when I run the following perl script the total is extremely out of > wacky, total should be 2432.58 not 7734.23 > > #!/usr/bin/perl -w > > use strict; > > my $total = 0; > > open(FILE,"//usr/local/logs/eigen/temp/day_amt") || die $!; > > $total += $_ while(<FILE>); > > close(FILE); > > my $value = 100; > > $total = $total/$value; > > #print "\$$total\n",; > > > > > > printf ("%7.2f\n",$total); > > > Any help would be great. > > Thanks > James Parsons
Then I run it I end up with the total you state you should get. It was unclear whether the decimal point data was there or not. Running with or without the decimal point data, it gives the right total. Running AS 5.6.0 Build 623. Wags ;) ********************************************************** This message contains information that is confidential and proprietary to FedEx Freight or its affiliates. It is intended only for the recipient named and for the express purpose(s) described therein. Any other use is prohibited. **************************************************************** -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]