Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

FORTRAN is

  1. File Translation

  2. Format Translation

  3. Formula Translation

  4. Floppy Translation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

FORTRAN is a programming language developed by IBM in the 1950s. The name comes from 'Formula Translation' because it was designed for scientific and engineering calculations involving mathematical formulas. 'File Translation' and 'Format Translation' are incorrect expansions.

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