Custom variables

Hi guys,
I am trying to setup more complex variable. Not sure how to do this
Here is what I am trying to do, I would like to do some math calculation. For example: 10/5 = 2
In captivate 5, you can go to "Variables" and create variables.
Say var1 = 10 and var2 = 5.
How do you set up another variable that do the math calcuation? (ie. var_result = var1/var2)
and then how do apply that var_result on stage?
Also is it possible to do that with system variables. For example using quiz system variables to do the calculation.
Thank you very much in advance.

Hello,
Glad you found it. In this blog postings I did some calculations, perhaps they could help:
Quiz showing elapsed time
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