Mastering Java 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the 'Thinking in Java' Exam

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In the expression 'j %= k;', given that j and k are integers, what does this operation do?

Divides j by k and assigns the remainder to j

In this expression, the '%=' operator is known as the modulus operator. This operation returns the remainder of dividing j by k, and then assigns that value to j. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Option B is incorrect because the multiplication operator is '*', not '%='.

Option C is incorrect because the subtraction operator is '-', not '%='.

Option D is incorrect because the addition operator is '+', not '%='.

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Multiplies j and k and assigns the result to j

Subtracts k from j and assigns the result to j

Adds j and k and assigns the result to j

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