A variable that keeps a running total of data values is called a(n)
A) total.
B) sum.
C) accumulator.
D) counter.
E) loop control variable.

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An accumulator is a variable that keeps a running total of data values. The other choices are not accurate; a total and a sum are essentially the same thing, and a counter only keeps track of the number of times a certain event happens. A loop control variable is used to control the flow of a loop, not to keep track of data values.

A Variable That Keeps a Running Total of Data Values