Question

What is the output of the following code fragment? 
int x = 24;} 
printf("%d\n", x); 
printf("%3d %3d\n", x, x);}

• A. 24 24
  10
• B. 24 24
  9
• C. 24 24
  8
• D. error

Hint:

When using `%d` in the `printf` function, the number represents the width of the printed number. For example, `%3d` will print the number with at least 3 spaces, padding with spaces if necessary.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In this code fragment, the value of \( x \) is printed first as `24`. The second line prints the value of \( x \) twice, formatted with a width of 3 characters each using `%3d`. 
Since \( x = 24 \), both the printed values will be ` 24 24` (with a leading space for proper alignment). The output of the code is: \[ 24 24 24 \] However, since no specific instructions are given in the question to process or manipulate the numbers in the code fragment, the correct output matches option (3), which is `24 24 8`.