Core Java · interview question
Consider the expression: int result = 3 + 5 * 2 - 8 / 4 % 3. What is the value of 'result'?
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int result = 3 + 5 * 2 - 8 / 4 % 3;Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. 13
Why
Following operator precedence: multiplication and division/modulus are evaluated before addition/subtraction. Calculate as follows: 5 * 2 = 10, 8 / 4 = 2, 2 % 3 = 2, then 3 + 10 - 2 = 11.
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