Re^3: Math::BigFloat bnok() question

I will try to make a simple example code

Here is a simple demo:

use strict;
use warnings;
use Math::BigFloat;

my $n = Math::BigFloat->new(7);
my $k = 5;
print $n->bnok($k), "\n"; # prints "21".

my $n2 = 7;
print $n2->bnok($k); # line 10
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It outputs:

21
Can't call method "bnok" without a package or object reference at bnok
+.pl line 10.
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No problem with the first bnok call, but the second fails because $n2 is not a Math::BigFloat object - and this supports the assertions already made by others in this thread.
Apparently, $k doesn't need to be a Math::BigFloat object (though I think you'll find it can be).

Cheers,
Rob

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Re^4: Math::BigFloat bnok() question by azheid (Sexton) on Aug 28, 2015 at 14:53 UTC
Thanks for your help, this solves my question. I figured out a way around the issue by finding a stand alone subroutine for the calculation and using bignum. The perl gods found a way to idiot proof these large number calculations, and to them I am thankful. Hopefully, another person will find either solution helpful.	[reply]