[Solved] Identify the error in this Kotlin code snippet:fun calculate() { fun add(a: Int, b: Int): Int { return a + b } } fun main() { println(add(3, 4)) } | Kotlin

Kotlin - Functions

Identify the error in this Kotlin code snippet:

fun calculate() {
    fun add(a: Int, b: Int): Int {
        return a + b
    }
}
fun main() {
    println(add(3, 4))
}

AMissing return type for 'add'

BSyntax error in function declaration

CCannot call local function 'add' from outside 'calculate'

DNo error, prints 7

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand local function visibility
The function 'add' is local inside 'calculate' and cannot be accessed outside it.
Step 2: Check where 'add' is called
'add(3, 4)' is called in 'main', outside 'calculate', causing an error.
Final Answer:
Cannot call local function 'add' from outside 'calculate' -> Option C
Quick Check:
Local functions are private to outer function [OK]

Quick Trick: Local functions can't be called outside their outer function [OK]

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