For the Next Questions, Consider the Following Class Definition

question 27

Multiple Choice

For the next questions, consider the following class definition:
public class Q
{
private int x;
public Q(int newValue)
{
x = newValue;
}
}
-If q1 and q2 are objects of Q26_27, then q1.equals(q2)

• A) is a syntax error since equals is not defined in the Q26_27 class
• B) is True if q1 and q2 both store the same value of x
• C) is True if q1 and q2 reference the same Q26_27 object
• D) is never True
• E) throws a NullPointerException

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal every three months, affecting the total interest earned or paid.

Compounded Monthly

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Investor

A person or organization that invests money anticipating to gain financial profits.

Base Metal Mining

The extraction of non-precious metals such as copper, zinc, nickel, and lead from the earth.