You want to write a method that returns the larger of two integers. Which method correctly returns the larger value?

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Java - Methods and Code Reusability

Apublic int max(int a, int b) { if (a > b) return b; else return a; }

Bpublic int max(int a, int b) { return (a > b) ? a : b; }

Cpublic int max(int a, int b) { if (a > b) System.out.println(a); else System.out.println(b); }

Dpublic void max(int a, int b) { if (a > b) return a; else return b; }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check return type and return statements
Method must return int and return the larger value.
Step 2: Evaluate each option
public int max(int a, int b) { return (a > b) ? a : b; } uses ternary operator correctly. public void max(int a, int b) { if (a > b) return a; else return b; } has void return type but returns values (error). public int max(int a, int b) { if (a > b) System.out.println(a); else System.out.println(b); } prints values but does not return (error). public int max(int a, int b) { if (a > b) return b; else return a; } returns smaller value incorrectly.
Final Answer:
public int max(int a, int b) { return (a > b) ? a : b; } -> Option B
Quick Check:
Return type and returned value must match and be correct [OK]

Quick Trick: Use ternary for simple return decisions [OK]

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