What is the primary purpose of using the PERFORM statement in COBOL?
- To define a conditional loop in COBOL
- To execute a set of COBOL statements until a specified condition is met
- To perform arithmetic operations in COBOL
- To repeat a group of COBOL statements a specific number of times
The primary purpose of the PERFORM statement in COBOL is to execute a set of statements until a specified condition (UNTIL) is met, providing a powerful looping mechanism for program control flow.
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