[Solved] What will be the output of this script?echo "Enter two numbers:"read a becho "$a plus $b equals $((a + b))" | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - User Input

What will be the output of this script?

echo "Enter two numbers:"
read a b
echo "$a plus $b equals $((a + b))"

APrints sum of two numbers entered

BPrints the literal string with variables

CThrows syntax error due to arithmetic

DPrints only the first number

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Read two numbers into variables
read a b stores first and second inputs into a and b.
Step 2: Use arithmetic expansion
$((a + b)) calculates sum of a and b.
Final Answer:
Prints sum of two numbers entered -> Option A
Quick Check:
Arithmetic expansion works with read variables [OK]

Quick Trick: Use $(( )) to calculate with read variables [OK]

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