[Solved] Identify the error in this PHP function:function multiply($x, $y) { $product = $x * $y; return $product; } | PHP

PHP - Functions

Identify the error in this PHP function:

function multiply($x, $y) {
  $product = $x * $y;
  return
  $product;
}

AMissing semicolon after return

BReturn statement split incorrectly, returns nothing

CVariable $product is undefined

DFunction missing closing brace

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the return statement split
The return is on one line alone, so PHP treats it as returning nothing immediately.
Step 2: Understand effect of line break after return
The next line $product; is unreachable and not part of return, causing function to return null.
Final Answer:
Return statement split incorrectly, returns nothing -> Option B
Quick Check:
Return must be on same line as value [OK]

Quick Trick: Keep return and value on same line to avoid empty return [OK]

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