Ruby - Operators and Expressions
What is the output of the following Ruby code?
result = 15 / 4 puts result
What is the output of the following Ruby code?
medium📝 Predict Output Q13 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand integer division in Ruby
When dividing two integers, Ruby performs integer division, discarding the decimal part.Step 2: Calculate 15 divided by 4 as integer division
15 / 4 equals 3.75, but integer division returns 3.Final Answer:
3 -> Option AQuick Check:
Integer division truncates decimals = 3 [OK]
Quick Trick: Integer division drops decimals unless floats used [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Expecting float result without floats
- Confusing / with %
- Thinking output is 4 or 3.75
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