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What is the column range for Area A and Area B in COBOL:

  1. 1-6 and 7-72

  2. 8-11 and 12:72

  3. 1-15 and 16:80

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

In COBOL fixed format, Area A (columns 8-11) is for level numbers, paragraph names, and section names. Area B (columns 12-72) is for actual code statements. Columns 1-6 are for sequence numbers (optional) and indicator area (column 7).

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