Core Java · interview question
Which of the following expressions correctly applies a 15% discount to a product's price stored in 'price'?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Price *= 0.85;
Why
To apply a 15% discount, the price should be multiplied by 0.85, which is equivalent to reducing it by 15%. The expression 'price *= 0.85;' achieves this by updating 'price' to 85% of its original value.
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