If (AValue < Largest ) Result = AValue;

question 40

Multiple Choice

if (aValue < largest ) result = aValue;
Else
Result = largest;
What happens when aValue is equal to largest in the program segment above?

• A) result is assigned aValue
• B) result is assigned largest
• C) nothing, neither assignment statement is executed
• D) an error is reported

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