[Solved] Identify the error in the following PHP code that tries to remove trailing spaces: $str = "Test string "; $newStr = ltrim($str); echo "'$newStr'"; | PHP

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Identify the error in the following PHP code that tries to remove trailing spaces:

$str = "Test string   ";
$newStr = ltrim($str);
echo "'$newStr'";

Altrim() removes spaces from the left, not the right

BMissing semicolon after echo statement

CUsing single quotes inside echo causes error

DVariable $newStr is not defined

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand what ltrim() does
ltrim() removes spaces from the left side of the string, but the spaces are on the right side.
Step 2: Check code for other errors
Semicolons are correct, single quotes inside echo are valid, and $newStr is defined properly.
Final Answer:
ltrim() removes spaces from the left, not the right -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use rtrim() to remove right side spaces [OK]

Quick Trick: Use rtrim() for right side spaces, ltrim() for left [OK]

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