Quick Ref.
Functions
date
number
string
Data Types
date
number
string
Compatibility
a % b
Engine OK Alternative
mysql yes MOD(a, b)
oracle no MOD(a, b)
postgres yes MOD(a, b)
sqlserver yes

% (modulo)

a % b returns the remainder when a is divied by b

If you use a % 2 you get 0 for even numbers and 1 for odd numbers.

If you use a % 10 you get the last digit of the number a.

27 % 2  ->  1
27 % 10 ->  7
In this example you get the final digit year of the games.

Results
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