Since accessor functions in a class do not modify or mutate the data members of the object, the function should have the __________ modifier.
A) reference
B) friend
C) const
D) private

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A const modifier at the end of a member function declares that the function is not allowed to modify any member variables of the class. This modifier is used for accessor functions, which are used to retrieve the value of a member variable but do not change it. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Since Accessor Functions in a Class Do Not Modify or Mutate