The variable that is used to accumulate the total of the numbers in a running total is called a(n) ____________.
A) counter
B) sentinel
C) entity
D) accumulator

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An accumulator is used to keep a running total or sum of a set of numbers. It is typically initialized to 0 and then values are added to it as they are processed, gradually building up the total. Counter is used to keep track of the number of times something occurs, a sentinel is a value used to mark the end of a sequence, and entity is a general term for an object or concept that can be identified or referenced.

The Variable That Is Used to Accumulate the Total of the Numbers