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Sqr 687
Sqr
Description
Calculates the square root of a number.
Returns
Number; square root of number.
Category
Mathematical functions
Function syntax
Sqr(number)
See also
Abs
Parameters
Usage
The value in number must be greater than or equal to 0.
Example
<h3>Sqr Example</h3>
<p>Returns the square root of a positive number.
<p>Sqr(2): <cfoutput>#Sqr(2)#</cfoutput>
<p>Sqr(Abs(-144)): <cfoutput>#Sqr(Abs(-144))#</cfoutput>
<p>Sqr(25^2): <cfoutput>#Sqr(25^2)#</cfoutput>
Parameter Description
number A positive integer or a variable that contains one. Number whose square root to get.