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The sum statement is equivalent to using the SUM function and the RETAIN statement, as shown here: retain variable 0; variable=sum(variable,expression);

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The SUM statement and the SUM function+RETAIN combination are functionally equivalent. Both initialize the variable, retain its value across iterations, and add the expression value. The SUM statement 'variable+expression;' is shorthand for the two-statement form shown, making this statement True.

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