[Solved] What will be the output of this script?#!/bin/bash num=7 if [ $num -lt 5 ]; then echo "Less than 5" elif [ $num -eq 7 ]; then echo "Equal to 7" else echo "Other" fi | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

What will be the output of this script?

#!/bin/bash
num=7
if [ $num -lt 5 ]; then
  echo "Less than 5"
elif [ $num -eq 7 ]; then
  echo "Equal to 7"
else
  echo "Other"
fi

ALess than 5

BEqual to 7

COther

DSyntax Error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the value of num and conditions
num=7. First condition checks if num < 5 (false). Second checks if num == 7 (true).
Step 2: Determine which block runs
Since second condition is true, it prints "Equal to 7" and skips else.
Final Answer:
Equal to 7 -> Option B
Quick Check:
num=7 matches elif condition [OK]

Quick Trick: Check conditions top to bottom, first true runs [OK]

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