Modulus Operator ("M" Reference)
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The % operator functions as a modulus operator.
Operator Description
The % operator is predefined for the Number type and all its subtypes. It divides the first operand by the second operand and returns the remainder. For example, the expression 50 % 8 evaluates to 2.