how to set selected option in dropdown using jquery code example

Example 1: set dropdown in jquery

$('select[name^="salesrep"] option[value="Bruce Jones"]').attr("selected","selected");

Example 2: how to set the value of dropdown

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$("#ddlPartnerType").val(0);

Example 3: set dropdown in jquery

$('select[name^="salesrep"] option:selected').attr("selected",null);