Suppose Variable Gender Contains MALE and Age Equals 60, How

question 5

Multiple Choice

Suppose variable gender contains MALE and age equals 60, how is the expression (gender == FEMALE) && (age >= 65)
Evaluated?

• A) The condition (gender == FEMALE) is evaluated first and the evaluation stops immediately.
• B) The condition (age >= 65) is evaluated first and the evaluation stops immediately.
• C) Both conditions are evaluated, from left to right.
• D) Both conditions are evaluated, from right to left.

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Definitions:

Inference Forms

Patterns of reasoning where the conclusion logically follows from the premises.

MP

An abbreviation often used for "Modus Ponens," a form of argument in logic where from "If P then Q" and "P" one concludes "Q."

Inference Forms

Patterns of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from premises based on logical principles.

Inference Forms

Patterns or structures of reasoning through which conclusions are drawn from premises based on logical principles.