Answer / naidu sekhar yandrapu

When u want to use same working storage area for different
variables. u must ensure that the space must not use at same
time of program execution.For example perform xyz uses a
space ABCD pic x(9) and it will not be used .then other
part of the program can use that space ABCD.

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