What will this PHP code output?

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PHP - Loops

for ($i = 5; $i > 0; $i -= 2) {
    echo $i . " ";
}

A5 3 1 0

B5 3 1

C5 4 3 2 1

D5 2 0

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand loop control
Starts at 5, decreases by 2 each time, continues while $i > 0.
Step 2: Trace values of $i
Values: 5 (print), 3 (print), 1 (print), next $i = -1 stops loop.
Final Answer:
5 3 1 -> Option B
Quick Check:
Decrement by 2, stop when <= 0 = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Loop stops when condition fails before printing [OK]

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