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Understanding DATA Step Processing
Execution Phase


Question: The input pointer below (V) now rests at column 14. Where will it move next?
          data perm.update;
             infile invent;
             input Item $ 1-13 IDnum $ 15-19
                   InStock 21-22 BackOrd 24-25;
             Total=instock+backord;
          run;
Raw Data File Invent
1---+----10--V+----20---+-
Bird Feeder  LG088  3 20 
6 Glass Mugs  SB082  6 12 
Glass Tray    BQ049 12  6 

    Column 15
    Column 20
    Column 21




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