AP CSA Unit 1 Day 19: Math Pow Then Cast To Int

Unit 1, Section 1.13 • Cycle 2
Day 19 Advanced Practice • Harder Difficulty
Focus: Type conversion Hard Predict Output

Advanced Practice Question

Consider the following code:
int result = (int)Math.pow(3, 2);
System.out.println(result);
What is printed?
Difficulty: Hard | Topic: Math.pow then cast to int | Cycle: 2 (Advanced)
Why This Answer?

This question tests your understanding of type conversion. The correct answer demonstrates precise knowledge of how Java handles math.pow then cast to int.

Common Mistakes
Mistake #1: Misunderstanding the concept

Students often make errors with math.pow then cast to int by not carefully tracing execution or understanding the underlying concept.

Mistake #2: Not considering edge cases

This Cycle 2 HARD question requires careful attention to detail and understanding of how Java behaves in this scenario.

AP Exam Strategy

For questions testing math.pow then cast to int, always trace execution step-by-step. Write down intermediate values. Don't skip steps - the AP exam rewards precise understanding of Java behavior.

Master This Topic

This Cycle 2 HARD question tests math.pow then cast to int. Review Unit 1 concepts to build mastery of primitive types, objects, and String manipulation.

  • Understanding type conversion
  • Tracing code execution accurately
  • Avoiding common pitfalls
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