C#.NET — Evaluate the expression and predict the output. int x = 1; float y = 1.1f; short z = 1; Console.WriteLine((float)x + y * z - (x += (short)y));

Introduction / Context:
This problem tests operator precedence, implicit/explicit conversions, and evaluation order in C#.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• x = 1 (int), y = 1.1f (float), z = 1 (short).
• Expression: (float)x + y * z - (x += (short)y)
• C# evaluates subexpressions left-to-right and applies standard numeric promotions.

Concept / Approach:
Key points: casting y to short truncates toward zero (1.1f → 1). The compound assignment x += value both updates x and yields the updated value. Multiplication has higher precedence than addition/subtraction, but subexpression evaluation still respects left-to-right side effects.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Running the code prints 0.1 (subject to usual floating formatting). Any difference implies a misunderstanding of side-effect timing.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They assume wrong cast behavior, precedence, or that x's new value is used in earlier subexpressions (it is not).

Common Pitfalls:
Thinking (short)1.1f rounds to 2 (it truncates to 1), or believing the x += side effect affects (float)x computed earlier.

Final Answer:
0.1