Which of the following is the correct syntax to provide access to a private variable age in a class?

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Java - Encapsulation

Which of the following is the correct syntax to provide access to a private variable age in a class?

Aint getAge() { return age; }

Bpublic int getAge() { return age; }

Cprivate int getAge() { return age; }

Dpublic void age() { return age; }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify correct getter method syntax
A getter method should be public to allow outside access and return the private variable.
Step 2: Check each option
public int getAge() { return age; } is public, returns int, and returns age correctly. Others are either private, missing return type, or wrong method signature.
Final Answer:
public int getAge() { return age; } -> Option B
Quick Check:
Getter method must be public and return variable [OK]

Quick Trick: Getters are public methods returning private variables [OK]

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