[Solved] What will be the output of the following code? var fruits = new List<string> { "banana", "apple", "cherry" }; var sorted = fruits.OrderBy(f => f); foreach(var fruit in sorted) { Console.... | C Sharp (C#)

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What will be the output of the following code?

var fruits = new List<string> { "banana", "apple", "cherry" };
var sorted = fruits.OrderBy(f => f);
foreach(var fruit in sorted) {
    Console.Write(fruit + " ");
}

Abanana apple cherry

Bapple banana cherry

Ccherry banana apple

Dapple cherry banana

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the sorting key
The code sorts the list of fruits alphabetically by their string value.
Step 2: Determine the sorted order
Alphabetically, "apple" comes before "banana", which comes before "cherry".
Final Answer:
apple banana cherry -> Option B
Quick Check:
OrderBy sorts strings alphabetically [OK]

Quick Trick: OrderBy sorts strings alphabetically ascending [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Assuming original order is preserved
Confusing OrderBy with OrderByDescending
Not recognizing alphabetical order

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