Arithmetic operators in PowerShell - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

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What does the '+' operator do in PowerShell?

The '+' operator adds two numbers together. For example, 3 + 2 equals 5.

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How do you perform multiplication in PowerShell?

Use the '*' operator to multiply numbers. For example, 4 * 5 equals 20.

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What is the result of 10 % 3 in PowerShell?

The '%' operator gives the remainder of division. 10 % 3 equals 1 because 3 goes into 10 three times with 1 left over.

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How do you subtract numbers in PowerShell?

Use the '-' operator to subtract. For example, 7 - 4 equals 3.

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What operator divides numbers in PowerShell?

The '/' operator divides numbers. For example, 20 / 4 equals 5.

Which operator in PowerShell gives the remainder after division?

A %

B /

C *

D -

The '%' operator is the modulus operator and returns the remainder after division.

What is the result of 8 + 5 in PowerShell?

A 2

B 13

C 40

D 3

8 + 5 equals 13 using the addition operator '+'.

How do you multiply 6 by 7 in PowerShell?

A 6 * 7

B 6 + 7

C 6 / 7

D 6 - 7

The '*' operator multiplies numbers, so 6 * 7 equals 42.

What does the '/' operator do in PowerShell?

A Subtracts numbers

B Adds numbers

C Divides numbers

D Finds remainder

The '/' operator divides numbers.

What is the result of 15 - 9 in PowerShell?

A 1

B 24

C 3

D 6

15 - 9 equals 6 using the subtraction operator '-'.

Explain how to use the basic arithmetic operators in PowerShell with examples.

Think about simple math operations you do every day.

Describe what the modulus operator (%) does and give a real-life example.

Imagine sharing candies equally and seeing how many are left.