Answer :
Final answer:
The code snippet performs an integer division of 91 by 2, which results in 45 due to truncation of the decimal part.
Explanation:
The code calculates the value of a/2, where a is equal to 91. When a whole number is divided by another whole number, the result is also a whole number. So, a/2 would be equal to 45, not 46 or 46.5. Therefore, the correct answer is option E. 45.
The student question asks what the output of the code snippet int a = 91; System.out.println(a / 2); will be. The answer to this question involves understanding how integer division works in Java, which is the programming language being implied by the context of the question.
In Java, when you divide two integers, the result is always an integer as well. This means any fractional part that could result from the division operation is discarded. This action is often referred to as truncation. In the provided code, the integer variable a is assigned the value 91. When a is divided by 2, the actual mathematical result would be 45.5. However, since integer division truncates the decimal part, the output printed will be 45, without any decimal part.
Consequently, the correct answer is E. 45.