Computer Science
Assertion. A function is a subprogram.
Reason. A function exists within a program and works within it when called.
Answer
(a)
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Explanation
A function is a subprogram that acts on data and often returns a value. It is a self-contained unit of code that performs a specific task within a larger program. Functions are defined within a program and can be called upon to execute a specific set of instructions when needed.
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