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Automatic type conversion in Java takes place when________________?

Correct answer: B. Two type are compatible and size of destination type is larger than source type.

  • A. Two type are compatible and size of destination type is equal of source type.
  • B. Two type are compatible and size of destination type is larger than source type.
  • C. Two type are compatible and size of destination type is shorter than source type.
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Automatic conversion is widening conversion: the source and destination types must be compatible, and the destination must be able to represent the source without narrowing, such as int to long. Converting to a smaller type can lose information and normally requires an explicit cast.

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