[Solved] Find the error in this method declaration:private int calculate(int x, int y) { System.out.println(x + y); } | Java

Java - Methods and Code Reusability

Find the error in this method declaration:

private int calculate(int x, int y) {
  System.out.println(x + y);
}

AParameters must be final

BMissing return statement for int return type

CMethod cannot be private

DSystem.out.println is not allowed in methods

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check method return type and body
Method declares int return type but does not return a value.
Step 2: Confirm other parts are valid
Private access and print statement are allowed.
Final Answer:
Missing return statement for int return type -> Option B
Quick Check:
Non-void methods must return a value [OK]

Quick Trick: Non-void methods must have return statements [OK]

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