What will be the output of the following PHP code?

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PHP - File Handling

$file = fopen('test.txt', 'r');
fseek($file, 3);
echo ftell($file);

DError

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Move pointer to position 3
fseek($file, 3); moves the pointer 3 bytes from the start (default SEEK_SET).
Step 2: Check pointer position with ftell()
ftell($file) returns current pointer position, which is 3.
Final Answer:
3 -> Option A
Quick Check:
fseek + ftell = pointer position 3 [OK]

Quick Trick: ftell() shows pointer after fseek() moves it [OK]

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