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In a coding problem, 4 variables — a, b, c, d — must be initialized in order. c depends on a. d depends on b and c. b has no dependencies. a has no dependencies. What is a valid initialization order?

A a, b, c, d
B b, a, c, d
C a, c, b, d
D All of the above

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

a and b: no deps (can go first). c depends on a (after a). d depends on b and c (after both). A: a,b,c,d ✓. B: b,a,c,d ✓. C: a,c,b,d → d after both b and c ✓, c after a ✓. All valid.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In a coding problem, 4 variables — a, b, c, d — must be initialized in order. c depends on a. d depends on b and c. b has no dependencies. a has no dependencies. What is a valid initialization order?" is Option D: All of the above.

The other options — A) a, b, c, d, B) b, a, c, d, C) a, c, b, d — are incorrect for this LSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: a and b: no deps (can go first). c depends on a (after a). d depends on b and c (after both). A: a,b,c,d ✓. B: b,a,c,d ✓. C: a,c,b,d → d after both b and c ✓, c after a ✓. All valid.

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