Which of the following method signatures correctly declares a method that returns an integer?

easy📝 Syntax Q12 of 15

Java - Methods and Code Reusability

Apublic String getNumber() { return 5; }

Bpublic void getNumber() { return 5; }

Cpublic int getNumber() { return 5; }

Dpublic int getNumber() { System.out.println(5); }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check method return type and return statement
The method must declare int as return type to return an integer value.
Step 2: Match return type with returned value
public int getNumber() { return 5; } declares int and returns 5, which is an integer, so it is correct.
Final Answer:
public int getNumber() { return 5; } -> Option C
Quick Check:
Return type matches returned value [OK]

Quick Trick: Return type must match returned value type [OK]

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