What will a compiler do for the following code?

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numltems $=2$; $*$ Total items to buy $*$

rate $=0\mathrm{.}5$

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a$.$ Ignore numltems $=2,$ but generate code for rate $=0\mathrm{.}5.$

b$.$ Generate an error.

c$.$ Ignore both statements.

d$.$ Generates code for numltems $=2,$ but ignores rate $=0\mathrm{.}5$

Clear my choice