Core Java · interview question
Which of the following code snippets will correctly format a double value to two decimal places when printing?
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double price = 19.99;
System.out.printf("Price: $%.2f", price);Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. System.out.printf("%.2f", price);
Why
The 'printf' method allows for formatted output in Java. Using '%.2f' will format a floating-point number to two decimal places, which is commonly used for displaying prices.
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