Math.abs() question

[Grady Jamyson]

Which of the following statements are true in terms of the java.lang.Math.abs method?

a. Four overloaded versions of abs exist.
b. An ArithmeticException is declared in the throws clause.
c. The type of the return value depends on the argument type.
d. The returned value is always of a floating-point primitive type.
e. If the argument is a negative integral value, then the returned value is always positive.
f. If the argument is positive, then the argument is returned.


the answers are: a,c,f
But I think e could be true.
Why e is not one of answers?

Thanks.

[Vicken Karaoghlanian]

This is why

Math.abs(Integer.MIN_VALUE); // This will return -2147483648

The issue is discussed here

[Vicky Jain]

Hi,

Math.abs(Integer.MIN_VALUE); // This will return -2147483648

I think this is only case where the abs() method returns the negative value.

[Vicken Karaoghlanian]

Originally posted by Vicky Jain:
I think this is only case where the abs() method returns the negative value.

There are TWO cases in which abs will return -ve value

Math.abs(Integer.MIN_VALUE);

Math.abs(Long.MIN_VALUE);

For more info about the abs methods you can always read the API Documentaion here
[ September 02, 2004: Message edited by: Vicken Karaoghlanian ]

[Vicky Jain]

Hi Vicken,

Now i got it and thanks for correcting me man!!

Bartenders may please close this topic.!

Thanks