Core Java · interview question
What will be the result of the following expression: 'int result = 20 / 4 + 3 * 2 - 1;'?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. 12
Why
The division '20 / 4' is evaluated first, resulting in 5. Then '3 * 2' is evaluated, resulting in 6. The expression becomes '5 + 6 - 1', which evaluates to 10.
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