[Solved] What will be the output of this bash script?num=15 if [ $num -gt 10 ]; then echo "Greater" else echo "Smaller" fi | Bash Scripting

Bash Scripting - Conditionals

What will be the output of this bash script?

num=15
if [ $num -gt 10 ]; then
  echo "Greater"
else
  echo "Smaller"
fi

AGreater

BSmaller

CNo output

DSyntax error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Evaluate the condition [ $num -gt 10 ]
Variable num is 15, which is greater than 10, so the condition is true.
Step 2: Determine which branch runs
Since condition is true, the script echoes "Greater".
Final Answer:
Greater -> Option A
Quick Check:
15 -gt 10 is true, output = Greater [OK]

Quick Trick: If condition true, then branch runs [OK]

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