Consider the expression: result = 12 + 5 / 2;
What value stored in result after this line is executed?
A) 14.5
B) 8.5
C) 9
D) 14
E) this will result in a compiler error

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The order of operations specifies that the division is performed first. Since both 5 and 2 are integers, the result of the operation will be an integer and the remainder will be thrown away. The result of 5 / 2 (which will be 4) is then added to 12 yielding 14.

Consider the Expression: Result = 12 + 5 / 2;