Active Record provides Ruby on Rails with database independence, allowing it to work with all major database management systems.

Computer simulations can

a. accurately predict the weather a month in advance. b. save automobile manufacturers time and money as they develop new cars. c. prove our planet is overpopulated. d. All of the above e. None of the above

What will be the values of x and y as a result of the following code?

``` int x = 25, y = 8; x += y++; ``` a. x = 34, y = 9 b. x = 25, y = 8 c. x = 33, y = 8 d. x = 33, y = 9