Why does a derived class in C# sometimes use the new keyword before a method declaration instead of override?

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Why does a derived class in C# sometimes use the new keyword before a method declaration instead of override?

ATo call the base class method explicitly

BTo override a sealed base class method

CTo make the method static

DTo hide a base class method without overriding it

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand difference between 'new' and 'override'
'override' replaces a virtual method; 'new' hides a method with the same name without overriding.
Step 2: Explain use case for 'new'
When the base method is not virtual or you want to hide it intentionally, 'new' is used to declare a new method in the derived class.
Final Answer:
To hide a base class method without overriding it -> Option D
Quick Check:
'new' keyword hides base method, not override it [OK]

Quick Trick: 'new' hides base method; 'override' replaces it [OK]

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