[Solved] What happens when a Java method reaches a return statement? — Ans: The method stops executing and sends a value back to the caller | Java

Java - Methods and Code Reusability

What happens when a Java method reaches a return statement?

AThe method pauses and waits for user input

BThe method stops executing and sends a value back to the caller

CThe method restarts from the beginning

DThe method ignores the return and continues running

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of return in methods
The return keyword ends method execution and optionally sends a value back.
Step 2: Identify what happens after return
Once return runs, the method stops and returns control to the caller.
Final Answer:
The method stops executing and sends a value back to the caller -> Option B
Quick Check:
Return statement behavior = method stops and returns value [OK]

Quick Trick: Return ends method and sends value back [OK]

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