[Solved] If a file test.txt contains the text:Hi there How are you? What will wc -w test.txt output? — Ans: 5 test.txt | Linux CLI

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If a file test.txt contains the text:

Hi there
How are you?

What will wc -w test.txt output?

A3 test.txt

B4 test.txt

C6 test.txt

D5 test.txt

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Count words in the file
Words are: Hi, there, How, are, you? Total 5 words.
Step 2: Understand -w output format
wc -w outputs word count followed by filename.
Final Answer:
5 test.txt -> Option D
Quick Check:
Word count = 5 [OK]

Quick Trick: Count words separated by spaces with -w [OK]

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