Chapter 10, Problem 20RQE

Explanation of Solution

Returning a pointer from the function:

Pointers can be returned from the function only if the reference pointer variable exists in the function.

Circumstance for successful return of a pointer:

The circumstances for returning pointer successful are listed below:

• When a pointer is passed as an argument in a function that is called.
  • When a pointer variable is defined locally within the function there may be possibility for the contents of the variables being destructed after execution of the function...