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What is the output of this PowerShell code?

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PowerShell - Variables and Data Types
What is the output of this PowerShell code?
$value = [double]'12.34'
Write-Output $value.GetType().Name
ADouble
BString
CInt32
DDecimal
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the cast to [double]

    The string '12.34' is cast to a double precision floating-point number.

  2. Step 2: Check the type name output

    $value.GetType().Name returns the type name of the variable, which is 'Double' after casting.

  3. Final Answer:

    Double -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Cast string to double = Double type [OK]
Quick Trick: Casting string '12.34' to [double] yields Double type [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Expecting Int32 from decimal string
  • Confusing Decimal and Double types
  • Assuming string type remains

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