What is the modulus operator used for?
Correct answer: C. Integer remainder
- A. Exponentiation
- B. Multiplication
- C. Integer remainder
- D. Division
Explanation
The modulus operator, denoted by %, is used to find the remainder after a division operation. For example, 13 % 5 equals 3, because 5 goes into 13 two times with a remainder of 3.
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