[Solved] Identify the problem in this Ruby code snippet:for i in 1..3 if i == 2 break else next end puts i end | Ruby

Ruby - Loops and Iteration

Identify the problem in this Ruby code snippet:

for i in 1..3
  if i == 2
    break
  else
    next
  end
  puts i
end

AThe <code>break</code> keyword is used incorrectly inside a for loop.

BThe loop will never terminate because of <code>next</code>.

CThe <code>puts i</code> is unreachable due to <code>next</code> and <code>break</code> placement.

DThere is no problem; the code runs as expected.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand flow control
next skips to next iteration, break exits loop.
Step 2: Analyze code flow
For i == 2, loop breaks; for others, next skips puts i.
Step 3: Result
puts i is never executed because next skips it and break exits before it.
Final Answer:
puts i is unreachable. -> Option C
Quick Check:
Next and break prevent puts from running [OK]

Quick Trick: Next skips puts, break exits early, so puts never runs [OK]

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