Which of the following operations is slightly different from other arithmetic operations in C?
Correct answer: D. Division (/)
- A. Addition (+)
- B. Subtraction (-)
- C. Multiplication (*)
- D. Division (/)
Explanation
In C, addition, subtraction, and multiplication are binary operators, meaning they operate on two operands. They perform the usual mathematical operations of adding, subtracting, and multiplying two numbers, respectively.Division, however, can be different depending on the data types of the operands.Integer division: When dividing integers, the result is also an integer, and any remainder is discarded. For example, 13 / 5 equals 2 (with a remainder of 3 that is discarded).Floating-point division: When dividing floating-point numbers, the result is a floating-point number representing the exact quotient. For example, 13.0 / 5.0 equals 2.6.This distinction between integer and floating-point division makes division slightly different from the other arithmetic operators in C.
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