What is the output of this script?

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Bash Scripting - Loops

for ((i=3; i>0; i--)); do echo $i; done

A3 2 1

B1 2 3

C0 1 2

D3 2 1 0

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze loop initialization and condition
Loop starts at i=3 and runs while i>0, decreasing i by 1 each time.
Step 2: Trace loop output
Values printed are 3, then 2, then 1. Loop stops before i=0.
Final Answer:
3 2 1 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Output sequence = 3 2 1 [OK]

Quick Trick: Decrement loops print from start down to 1 if condition is i>0 [OK]

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