Multiple choice

If y is of integer type, then the expression 3 x (y-8)/9 and (y-8)/9 x 3

  1. may or may not yield the same value

  2. must yield the same value

  3. must yield different values

  4. Cannot be said

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Since / and * operators have the same hierarchy and one can do / and * operations alternately,  it may or may not yield the same value.

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