How do you declare a numeric variable in COBOL?
- Using the OCCURS clause
- Using the PIC clause with a numeric editing character
- Using the REDEFINES clause
- Using the VALUE clause
In COBOL, a numeric variable is declared using the PIC (Picture) clause followed by a suitable format, specifying the size and type of the variable. Numeric editing characters, such as 9, are used to represent numeric values.
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