Asked by Bilan Osman on Jun 18, 2024
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Suppose x = 4 and y = 2. If the statement x *= y; is executed once, what is the value of x?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) This is an illegal statement in Java.
Illegal Statement
A line or block of code that violates the syntax rules of the programming language and causes a compilation or runtime error.
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Verified Answer
JM
Jason ManuelJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The statement x *= y is shorthand for x = x * y. So, when x = 4 and y = 2, the statement x *= y sets x to 8. Therefore, the correct choice is C) 8.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve proficiency in evaluating intricate arithmetic expressions in Java.