What will a compiler do for the following code?

$/*$

numItems $=2$;$\frac{,}{*}*$ Total items to buy $*\frac{*}{?}$

rate $=0\mathrm{.}5$;

$*/$

Ignore numltems $=2,$ but generate code for rate $=$

Generate an error.

Ignore both statements.

Generate code for numltems $=2,$ but ignore rate $=$ ear my selection