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Which of the following correctly swaps the values of variables A and B?
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, B = B, A
The correct option is A, B = B, A.
Here's why:
- A = B: This assigns the value of B to A. The original value of A is lost, and B remains unchanged. This does not swap the values.
- swap(A, B): This represents a function call. While a
swapfunction might exist in some programming languages, it's not a universal syntax for directly swapping values without defining the function itself. - A == B: This is a comparison operator that checks if A is equal to B. It does not perform any assignment or swap.
- A, B = B, A: This is a common syntax in several programming languages (like Python) for simultaneous assignment. The values on the right-hand side (
BandA) are evaluated, and then assigned to the variables on the left-hand side (AandB) respectively, effectively swapping their values without needing a temporary variable.
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