How can I multiply the elements of a list using loops?

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{1,1,1,-2,1,2} How acn I multiply the elements in the list using loops?

The simplest loop would be Fold[Times, {1, 1, 1, -2, 1, 2}] — Bob Hanlon, Dec 26 '19 at 17:55

Roman · Accepted Answer · 2019-12-26 18:52:08Z

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I wouldn't use a loop here, I would go with:

Times @@ {1, 1, 1, -2, 1, 2}

But if you really need a procedural approach use a For loop instead (even if it's probably not a good idea).

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answered Dec 26 '19 at 17:44

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$\begingroup$ Obligatory comment: Why should I avoid the For loop in Mathematica? $\endgroup$ – MarcoB Dec 30 '19 at 21:13

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MelaGo · Accepted Answer · 2019-12-26 18:00:11Z

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t = 1; Do[t *= elem, {elem, {1, 1, 1, -2, 1, 2}}]
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answered Dec 26 '19 at 18:00

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