What is the output of the given pseudocode? x = 2; for i = 5; i < 15; i = i + 5: x = i; Output x

Rationale

10

The pseudocode initializes `x` to 2 and then enters a loop that increments `i` by 5, starting from 5 and continuing until `i` is less than 15. The final value assigned to `x` at the end of the loop iteration is 10, which is the output.

A (5 10 15) YOUR ANSWER

This option suggests that multiple values are outputted, which is incorrect. The pseudocode only assigns a single value to `x` during each iteration of the loop, and it does not output intermediate values. Consequently, the final output is not a list but a singular value.

B (10) CORRECT

This choice correctly identifies the final value of `x` after the loop completes. After the loop iterates with `i` taking the values 5 and 10, `x` is updated to 10, which is the only value outputted.

C (5 10) YOUR ANSWER

Similar to option A, this choice implies that both 5 and 10 are outputted. However, the pseudocode does not output multiple values; it only outputs the final assigned value of `x` after the loop concludes, which is 10.

D (5) YOUR ANSWER

This option incorrectly claims 5 is the output. While `i` starts at 5, the loop updates `x` to 10 in the second iteration. Therefore, the output reflects the final assignment of 10, not the initial value of `i`.

Conclusion

The pseudocode effectively demonstrates the loop's operation, which updates `x` based on the iterations of `i`. The only value assigned to `x` that gets outputted after the loop is completed is 10. Thus, the correct answer is 10, aligning with the final state of `x` upon exiting the loop.

What is the output of the given pseudocode? x = 2; for i = 5; i < 15; i = i + 5: x = i; Output x

10

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