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44. What method(s) from the java.lang.Math class might method() be if the statement

method( -4.4 ) == -4;

is true.

a) round()
b) min()
c) trunc()
d) abs()
e) floor()
f) ceil()
 
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correct answers are:


1- Math.ceil( -4.4 ) == -4;
2- MAth.round(-4.4 ) == -4;



There are two overloaded versions of round, one takes float and returns int
and another takes double and returns long.



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If you're preparing for the exam, I think the important question is: What steps did you take in trying to answer this question?

For this type of question, you should first attempt an answer based on what you already know. Your next stop should be the API documentation to research the methods listed as options. And finally, you should write test code to verify your understanding.

(Also, note that the Math class is included in the 1.4 exam, but not the 1.5 exam.)
 
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Would go for round only
as ceil would give -4.0 and not -4

public static double ceil(double a)

oops didn't realize it was == , hmm ceil and round would be good
[ April 21, 2007: Message edited by: swarna dasa ]
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