Select the correct answerWhat is the result of the expression 8 % 3 in C?Options2302.666

Break Down the Problem

1. Identify the operation: The expression involves the modulus operator %.
2. Determine the operands: The numbers involved are 8 and 3.

Relevant Concepts

1. Modulus Operator: The modulus operator % returns the remainder of a division operation.

Analysis and Detail

1. Calculate the division of 8 by 3 to find the quotient and the remainder:
   • $8 \div 3 = 2$ (This means 3 goes into 8 two times)
   • Calculate the result: $3 \times 2 = 6$
   • Determine the remainder: $8 - 6 = 2$

Verify and Summarize

1. The result of $8 \% 3$ is indeed the remainder obtained from the calculation above, which is 2.

Final Answer

The correct answer is 2.