BigDecimal.valueOf

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Syntax 1

public static BigDecimal valueOf( long val, int scale ) throws NumberFormatException

Description

Returns a BigDecimal with a value of (val/10**scale). This factory is provided in preference to a (long) constructor because it allows for reuse of frequently used BigDecimals (like 0 and 1), obviating the need for exported constants. A negative scale will result in a NumberFormatException.

Syntax 2

public static BigDecimal valueOf( long val )

Description

Returns a BigDecimal with the given value and a scale of zero. This factory is provided in preference to a (long) constructor because it allows for reuse of frequently used BigDecimals (like 0 and 1), obviating the need for exported constants.