What will be the output of this Ruby code?

medium📝 Predict Output Q13 of 15

Ruby - Methods

def example
  return 5
  10
end

puts example

B10

Cnil

DSyntaxError

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the method example
The method first executes return 5, which immediately stops the method and returns 5.
Step 2: Understand unreachable code
The line 10 after the return is never reached or executed.
Final Answer:
5 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Return stops method early, output = 5 [OK]

Quick Trick: Return stops method; code after return is ignored [OK]

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