Which of the following prefix expressions is obtained on converting the infix…

2018

Which of the following prefix expressions is obtained on converting the infix expression A * ( B - C )?

  1. A.

    A B C * -

  2. B.

    - A * B C

  3. C.

    * - A B C

  4. D.

    * A - B C

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Correct answer: D

To convert the infix expression A * ( B - C ) to prefix, solve the parentheses first: (B - C) becomes -BC. Next, apply the multiplication operator to A and (-BC), placing the operator at the front: *A-BC. Therefore, the correct option is D.

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