Core Java · interview question
Why does the following code snippet result in a logical error?
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int discount = 0.15;
int price = 100;
int finalPrice = price - (price * discount);
System.out.println(finalPrice);Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Incorrect variable type
Why
The variable 'discount' is declared as an integer, which results in the decimal part being truncated. This causes a logical error if the intent is to apply a percentage discount.
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