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In the expression 5 + 2 * 3 % 4, which operator is applied last according to C operator precedence?

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C - Operators and Expressions
In the expression 5 + 2 * 3 % 4, which operator is applied last according to C operator precedence?
AMultiplication (*)
BModulo (%)
CLeft to right evaluation
DAddition (+)
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify operator precedence

    Multiplication (*) and modulo (%) have the same precedence and are evaluated before addition (+).

  2. Step 2: Determine evaluation order

    Multiplication and modulo are evaluated left to right first, then addition is applied last.

  3. Final Answer:

    Addition (+) is applied last -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Operator precedence = Addition last [OK]
Quick Trick: Addition and subtraction are lowest precedence among these operators [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking multiplication is last
  • Ignoring left to right evaluation for same precedence

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