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What is the number of characters in COBOL-85 character set?

  1. 51

  2. 52

  3. 53

  4. 54

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The COBOL-85 standard character set consists of 52 characters: 26 uppercase letters (A-Z), 10 digits (0-9), and 16 special characters including space, punctuation, and mathematical symbols. This standardized character set ensures portability across different COBOL implementations.