1Z0-811 Java Basics and Syntax Practice Question
What is the result of the expression 10 % 3?
⚠ Common exam trap
Oracle often tests the distinction between the division operator (/) and the modulo operator (%), where candidates mistakenly choose the quotient (3) instead of the remainder (1).
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1
The modulo operator (%) in Java returns the remainder of the division of the left operand by the right operand. Since 10 divided by 3 equals 3 with a remainder of 1, the expression 10 % 3 evaluates to 1.
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3.33
Why it's wrong here
Integer division truncates.
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0
Why it's wrong here
Not exact division.
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3
Why it's wrong here
That's the quotient.
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1
Why this is correct
Remainder is 1.
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