28

Code Understanding

int a=5,b=7,c=9; //Three integer variables initialised

int d= a++ + (b%(c%a)) + (a+b+c);
Above precedence problem would be solved in steps.

STEP 1: 5 + (7%(9%6)) + (6+7+9)
Post fix will be applied first. second and third instance of postfix will become 6, first instance will remain 5.

STEP 2: 5 + (7%(3)) + (22)
Internal most brackets shall be solved

STEP 3: 5 + 1 + 22
Next level of brackets shall be solved. Each bracket set will follow operator precedence of its own.

STEP 4: 28
Final computation done when it comes down to + – level

System.out.println(d);
Output printed

Notes

• The operator precedence table can be seen at this link.
  https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/nutsandbolts/operators.html

Common Errors

• Student often try to do make these evaluations in one go and errors are quite likely. The stepwise approach is always better.

Suggested Filename(s): OperatorPrecedenceBrackets.java