In the following code segment, what does the "return" statement do$?$

double avg$($double x$,$ double y$)\{$

return $($x $+$ y$)/2$;

$\}$

Group of answer choices

It simply tells the computer to start the calculation.

It indicates that the calculation should only be performed when the user presses the $[$Return$]($or $[$Enter$])$ key.

It specifies the value the function will send back to the calling party.

It returns the values of x and y to the physical memory.

None of the options