SQL> SQL> create or replace function getArea (i_rad NUMBER) 2 return NUMBER 3 is 4 begin 5 return 3.14*(i_rad**2); 6 end; 7 / Function created. SQL> SQL> SQL> SQL> alter function getArea compile; Function altered. SQL> SQL> select status 2 from user_objects 3 where object_name = 'GETAREA'; STATUS ---------- VALID