Hi all, Given: 10. int i=3, j=0, result=1; 11. result += i-- * --j ; 12. System.out.println( result ); What is the result?
A 0 B -1 C -2 D -3 E Compilation fails F An exception is thrown at runtime
The answer is C , I thought it is D. The explanation says Option C is the correct answer. Resolves to (i * (j-1) ) + 1 I thought it resolves to ((i-1)*(j-1))+1 My doubt is how i-- become i , when we are not assigning to any variable I thought there is no difference in post decrement or pre decrement I will appreciate any help in clearing my doubt
Archana, The pre-decrement operator is executed before the rest of the expression is calculated. But the post-decrement operator is executed after the result of the expression is calculated. In other words the variable j's value would be decremented before it takes part in the calculation for result. The variable i's value is decremented after taking part in the calculation for result. Hope it helps! Nico
Please have a look at Operator precedence thread about operator precedence. There is a program that shows how precedence is handled. Once you understand this program operator precedence is peace of a cake.