[Solved] Identify the error in this Ruby code:def multiply(x, y) x * y end result = multiply(3, "4") puts result | Ruby

Ruby - Variables and Data Types

Identify the error in this Ruby code:

def multiply(x, y)
  x * y
end

result = multiply(3, "4")
puts result

ANameError for undefined variable

BSyntaxError due to method definition

CNo error, outputs 12

DTypeError due to multiplying integer and string

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check method parameters and call
The method multiply is called with an integer (3) and a string ("4").
Step 2: Understand Ruby's type rules for *
Multiplying integer by string without conversion causes a TypeError in Ruby.
Final Answer:
TypeError due to multiplying integer and string -> Option D
Quick Check:
Strong typing blocks int * string = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Check operand types for * operator to avoid TypeError [OK]

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