You have a variable $score starting at 50. Write PHP code using compound assignment to add 10, then multiply by 3, and finally subtract 5. What is the final value of $score?

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You have a variable $score starting at 50. Write PHP code using compound assignment to add 10, then multiply by 3, and finally subtract 5. What is the final value of $score?

A1655

B1650

C175

D155

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Add 10 to $score
Starting at 50, $score += 10; makes $score 60.
Step 2: Multiply $score by 3
$score *= 3; updates $score to 180.
Step 3: Subtract 5 from $score
$score -= 5; results in 175.
Final Answer:
175 -> Option C
Quick Check:
Compound assignments applied stepwise = 175 [OK]

Quick Trick: Apply compound assignments in order for correct result [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Multiplying before adding
Subtracting before multiplying
Incorrect order of operations

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You have a variable $score starting at 50. Write PHP code using compound assignment to add 10, then multiply by 3, and finally subtract 5. What is the final value of $score?

Step 1: Add 10 to $score

Step 2: Multiply $score by 3

Step 3: Subtract 5 from $score

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