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Which one is faster among the following?

  1. i=i+1

  2. i=1*1

  3. i++

  4. i=i^2
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Explanation

In many low-level environments and older compilers, simple addition (i=i+1) or increment (i++) is faster than multiplication or exponentiation. However, modern compilers optimize these to be identical. The stored answer 'i=i+1' is a traditional choice for basic arithmetic speed.

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