Multiple choice

If p and q are int type variables, what will be the result of the following expression? p % q Where p = - 16 and q = - 3

  1. 1

  2. -1

  3. 5

  4. -5
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In C++, the result of the modulo operator (%) with negative numbers follows the sign of the dividend. -16 % -3 results in -1 because -16 = (-3 * 5) + (-1).

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