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How many comparisons can a single COBOL if statement make?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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Explanation

A single COBOL IF statement can make only one comparison at a time. This is a fundamental limitation of the COB language's IF construct. To check multiple conditions, you must use nested IF statements or combine conditions with AND/OR operators within a single complex condition.

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