What is the correct way to read a character and an integer from user input in C?

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C - Input and Output

Achar c; int n; scanf("%c %d", &c, &n);

Bchar c; int n; scanf("%d %c", &n, &c);

Cchar c; int n; scanf("%c %d", c, n);

Dchar c; int n; scanf("%d %c", n, c);

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify correct format specifiers and order
To read a character then an integer, use "%c %d" in scanf.
Step 2: Use addresses of variables in scanf
Variables must be passed with & to store input correctly.
Final Answer:
Uses correct format and addresses for reading char and int. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Correct format and & usage = char c; int n; scanf("%c %d", &c, &n); [OK]

Quick Trick: Match format specifiers order with variables [OK]

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