The expression 10 % 3 returns a value of:
Correct answer: B. 3
- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 8
- D. 5
Explanation
The correct option is (b) 3. In most programming languages, the percent (%) operator is the modulo operator, which calculates the remainder after a division operation. So, 10 % 3 is 1 because 10 divided by 3 leaves a remainder of 1.
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