Can you solve this Java code? Surprise Answer

Question

/*what comes in the blank underscore, if this is a valid code. Read the question carefully, if you dont know, dont downvote....*/

int x = 2_0_1__6;
System.out.print(x+1);

//2017 was the output produced

//NO ARITHMETIC OPERATORS WERE USED

//you will be surprised by the answer.

Answer 1

Java allows underscore within literals.
int x = 123_45___8;
will work.
x will be 123458;

So, the code itself is correct. Or Underscore should come in the place of underscores.

Answer 2

int x = 200+1816;

Answer 3

@food
don't know java, but it simply prints x+1 which is 2016+1

Answer 4

@food don't let Einstein be criticised for me!!!!!!
and by the way , your question says "blank underscore" so they are blank.....their are nothing in their places........so the statement simply is
int x = 2016;

Answer 5

@food....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.......AWESOME........
but don’t try to criticise Einstein for me!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

ok some hint needed!!!!

Answer 7

ha ha ha there is one einstein...
honestly, that was not my intention.
but there is another answer. so simple answer.
find it,

Answer 8

@Chirag Ghosh I want you to find the answer Einstein. You made it that time. But operators not allowed. I should have mentioned that, that day. Cmon try it. for me

Answer 9

@Chirag Ghosh ok ok answer inside question itself. pls find it, I am waiting..

If you dont find it, then you leave me no choice than changing the question to "Even Einstein can't solve this"

Answer 10

@Chirag Ghosh run that piece of code as is. You will see the answer.

Answer 11

@Chirag Ghosh Hi, I never meant that (seriously). But seriously, I was just kidding.

Answer 12

2017 right answer