[Solved] Why does Kotlin integer division truncate the decimal part instead of rounding? — Ans: Because integer division returns the quotient without remainder | Kotlin

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Why does Kotlin integer division truncate the decimal part instead of rounding?

ABecause integer division returns the quotient without remainder

BBecause Kotlin throws an error on decimals

CBecause Kotlin converts integers to floats automatically

DBecause Kotlin always rounds down integers

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand integer division behavior
Integer division returns the quotient part only, ignoring remainder or decimals.
Step 2: Clarify why truncation happens
It truncates because it returns the whole number result of division without rounding.
Final Answer:
Because integer division returns the quotient without remainder -> Option A
Quick Check:
Integer division = quotient only, no rounding [OK]

Quick Trick: Integer division drops decimals, no rounding [OK]

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