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Which of the following is the correct way to increment a variable $count by 1 in PHP?

easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15
PHP - Operators
Which of the following is the correct way to increment a variable $count by 1 in PHP?
A$count += 1;
B$count = 1+;
C$count =+ 1;
D$count ++=;
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify the correct increment syntax

    The operator += adds a value to the variable and assigns the result back.
  2. Step 2: Check each option's syntax

    $count =+ 1; uses =+ which is invalid. $count = 1+; has misplaced plus sign. $count ++=; is invalid syntax. Only $count += 1; is correct.
  3. Final Answer:

    $count += 1; -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Use += to add and assign [OK]
Quick Trick: Use += to add and assign in one step [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Writing =+ instead of += causes errors
  • Misplacing the plus sign
  • Using invalid syntax like ++=

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