loge(X)
Returns the natural logarithm of the given value.
Syntax
loge(X)Input
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
X |
any numeric type | A numeric value |
Return Value
Returns a decimal number corresponding to the natural logarithm of X, or
ln X.
If X is 0, the result is
-0i (negative infinity).
If X is negative, the result is N/A.
If X is N/A, the result is N/A.
Sample Usage
X |
loge(X) |
|---|---|
| 0 | -0i |
| 1 | 0 |
| -2 | NA |
| 2 | 0.6931472 |
| 9 | 2.1972246 |
| 9.178 | 2.2168093 |
| NA | NA |