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Which operator is evaluated first in the Kotlin expression 5 + 3 * 2?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Kotlin - Operators and Expressions
Which operator is evaluated first in the Kotlin expression 5 + 3 * 2?
ADivision (/)
BAddition (+)
CMultiplication (*)
DSubtraction (-)
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify operators in the expression

    The expression has addition (+) and multiplication (*).

  2. Step 2: Apply Kotlin operator precedence rules

    Multiplication (*) has higher precedence than addition (+), so it is evaluated first.

  3. Final Answer:

    Multiplication (*) -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Operator precedence = Multiplication first [OK]
Quick Trick: Multiplication and division come before addition and subtraction [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking addition is first
  • Ignoring operator precedence
  • Confusing subtraction with multiplication

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