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Switch Statement

Question:
Does Java have a switch statement that can use doubles and floats?

Answer:
The Java switch statement only supports values of type char, byte,short, or int. To conditionally execute statements based on thevalues of doubles, floats, and longs, you must either convert them toa type supported by the switch statement or use explicit comparisons in if statements.

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