The following code snippet contains an error. What is the error?
If (cost 100);
{
Cost = cost - 10;
}
System.out.println("Discount cost: " + cost);
A) Syntax error (won't compile)
B) Logical error: use of an uninitialized variable
C) Logical error: if statement has do-nothing statement after if condition
D) Logical error: assignment statement does not show equality

Question

The following code snippet contains an error. What is the error?
If (cost > 100);
{
Cost = cost - 10;
}
System.out.println("Discount cost: " + cost);
A) Syntax error (won't compile)
B) Logical error: use of an uninitialized variable
C) Logical error: if statement has do-nothing statement after if condition
D) Logical error: assignment statement does not show equality

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The semicolon after the if condition creates an empty statement, so the block of code intended to execute conditionally will always execute regardless of the condition.

The Following Code Snippet Contains an Error