Puzzle 14 – Multiplication or Addition.

Language – Java Type – Concept Last date 12-Apr-2009 12:00 p.m. IST Points 2

Mathematical rules dictate that multiplication takes precedence over addition. It’s called BODMAS. Somehow the Java folks don’t seem to agree. But then maybe you could give me a better explanation for this anomaly?

package com.twisters;

public class MulOrAdd {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int x=5;
        x *= 5+2;
        System.out.println("Value of X is : "+x);
    }
}

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