Three main types of variables are supported in this version of
basic: they are integer, real and string.
integer real string
example 346 9.847 “HELLO”
typical variable A% A A$
names SIZE% SIZE SIZE$
maximum size 2,147,483,647 1.7¥1038 255 characters
accuracy 1 digit 9 sig figs —
stored in 32 bits 40 bits ASCII values
A%, A, and A$ are 3 different variables of different types.