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Using Mathematical Operators: prefix and postfix

 

package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){

        var quantity:Number = 5;
        trace(quantity++);  // Displays: 5
        trace(quantity);    // Displays: 6
        
        var quantity:Number = 5;
        trace(++quantity);  // Displays: 6
        trace(quantity);    // Displays: 6
    }
  }
}








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