What will be the output of the following PHP code?

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PHP - Variables and Data Types

$a = '5';
$b = 3;
$c = $a + $b;
echo gettype($c) . ' ' . $c;

Ainteger 8

Binteger 53

Cstring 8

Dstring 53

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the addition operation with mixed types
PHP converts the string '5' to integer 5 automatically when used with + operator.
Step 2: Determine the result type and value
Adding 5 + 3 gives integer 8. gettype($c) returns 'integer' and echo prints 'integer 8'.
Final Answer:
integer 8 -> Option A
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