Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 12 12
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This is the same comma-operator behavior as an earlier problem but with a different printf format (space-separated). The function returns the product because the comma operator yields the right-hand operand’s value.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
The comma operator evaluates left expression, discards it, then evaluates right expression and returns that value. So addmult returns 12. Both assignments to k and l receive 12.
Step-by-Step Solution:
kk = 3 + 4 = 7, ll = 3 * 4 = 12.return (kk, ll) → returns 12.k = 12, l = 12.printf prints: "12 12".
Verification / Alternative check:
Replace return (kk, ll) with return ll; compile and run; the output remains "12 12".
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
There is no compile error; the comma operator is legal. The program clearly outputs, so “No error, No output” is false. “None of above” contradicts the trace.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming both values are printed (7 and 12); only the returned value is assigned each time.
Final Answer:
12 12
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