Question

For each of the below variable names, indicate (with y or n) whether it is legal and whether it uses the proper style. You may skip the style portion for any that are not legal.

a. _isReady
b. 3rdName
c. num of wheels
d. money#on#hand
e. taxRate
f. SeatNumber

Answer 1

@hartnn I would greatly appreciate your help!

Answer 2

variable names cannot start with a number or special character

it should only start with an alphabet

Answer 3

Ok so
a. n
b. n
c. y
d. y
e. y
f. y

Answer 4

also there shouldn't be a space in between

Answer 5

also # is not allowed in the name

Answer 6

Oh. So
a. n
b. n
c. n
d. y, y
e. y, y
f. y, y

Answer 7

actually _ in the beginning is allowed!

so 1st one is valid

Answer 8

Ok. But how do I know if they use the proper style?

Answer 9

and last 2 are valid,
all others are invalid :)

Answer 10

How do I know if they use the proper style?

Answer 11

They want to know if they are legal and if they use the proper style

Answer 12

whats the proper style?

Answer 13

I have no idea. Maybe with the case?

Answer 14

i know about whether they are legal or not,
i am not sure about styles.... try to dig it in your notes maybe?

Answer 15

Ok thanks. It doesn't say anywhere. It only talks about proper identifier syntax

Answer 16

http://www.c4learn.com/c-programming/c-variable-nameing-rules/

here they have explained in more clarity for the naming rules..

will search styles on internet

Answer 17

Thanks!