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mod(-15, 4)would return ?

  1. 15

  2. -15

  3. -3

  4. 3
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Explanation

The mod function returns the remainder of division. -15 ÷ 4 = -3 with remainder -3, since -3 × 4 = -12 and -15 - (-12) = -3. Different languages handle negative operands differently, but -15 and 4 would typically give remainder -3 or 1 depending on implementation.

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