[Solved] Identify the bug in this PHP function:function getValue() { echo 10; return 20; } $value = getValue(); echo $value; | PHP

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Identify the bug in this PHP function:

function getValue() {
  echo 10;
  return 20;
}
$value = getValue();
echo $value;

AFunction returns 10 instead of 20

BEcho inside function outputs before return

CVariable $value is not assigned

DFunction has no return statement

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand echo and return behavior
Echo prints immediately; return sends value back but does not print.
Step 2: Trace output and assignment
Function prints 10, then returns 20 which is assigned to $value and echoed.
Final Answer:
Echo inside function outputs before return -> Option B
Quick Check:
Echo prints immediately; return sends value = B [OK]

Quick Trick: Echo prints now; return sends value back [OK]

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