[Solved] What is the output of this script?for i in {1..5}; do echo $((i + 1)); done - Ans: 2 3 4 5 6 (each on a new line) | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Loops

What is the output of this script?

for i in {1..5}; do echo $((i + 1)); done

A2 3 4 5 6 (each on a new line)

B1 2 3 4 5 (each on a new line)

C3 4 5 6 7 (each on a new line)

DSyntax error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the loop range
The loop variable i goes from 1 to 5.
Step 2: Calculate the expression inside echo
Each iteration prints i + 1, so outputs are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 on separate lines.
Final Answer:
2 3 4 5 6 (each on a new line) -> Option A
Quick Check:
Arithmetic inside echo with $(( )) = 2 3 4 5 6 (each on a new line) [OK]

Quick Trick: Use $(( )) for arithmetic inside loops [OK]

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