[Solved] Identify the problem in this Java code snippet:static int multiply(int x, int y) { System.out.println(x * y); } | Java

Java - Methods and Code Reusability

Identify the problem in this Java code snippet:

static int multiply(int x, int y) {
  System.out.println(x * y);
}

AMethod cannot print inside its body

BMethod should return an int but has no return statement

CParameters must be declared outside parentheses

DMethod name multiply is invalid

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check method return type and body
The method declares it returns int but only prints result without returning.
Step 2: Identify missing return statement
It must return the product value to match return type.
Final Answer:
Method should return an int but has no return statement -> Option B
Quick Check:
Return type requires return statement [OK]

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

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