How to use the bc command: 2-Minute Linux Tip

The video tutorial introduces the BC command, a command line calculator. It covers basic usage, including starting and exiting BC, performing simple and complex calculations, using parentheses for operation precedence, and separating equations with a semicolon. The tutorial also explains how to assign values to variables for reuse in calculations and how to set the number of decimal places in results using the scale value. The video concludes with a practical example of calculating costs using an hourly rate.

What is the purpose of the BC command?

How can you exit the BC command?

Explain how parentheses affect calculations in BC.

What is the significance of using a semicolon in BC?

How do you set the scale for decimal places in BC?