If the following code fragment is executed in an otherwise complete and correct program,which expression will be executed? Why? x = 0;
If (x = 12)
Yes_statement;
Else
No_statement;
A)The no_statement will be executed because x is not 12.
B)The statement has incorrect syntax so will not compile at all.
C)x=12 is illegal in the Boolean expression of an if statement.
D)The yes_statement will be executed.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression (x = 12) is not a comparison, but an assignment. It assigns the value 12 to the variable x and also returns the value of 12 as the result of the assignment. Since any non-zero value is considered true in a Boolean context, the if statement will evaluate to true and execute the yes_statement. Therefore, D is the correct answer choice.

If the Following Code Fragment Is Executed in an Otherwise