[Solved] What is the issue with this Ruby method regarding its return value?def calculate x = 4 y = 5 x * y puts 'Finished' end | Ruby

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What is the issue with this Ruby method regarding its return value?

def calculate
  x = 4
  y = 5
  x * y
  puts 'Finished'
end

AThe method returns nil because <code>puts</code> is the last expression

BThe method returns the product of x and y correctly

CThe method has a syntax error due to missing return

DThe method returns the string 'Finished'

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify last evaluated expression
The last line is puts 'Finished', which returns nil.
Step 2: Understand implicit return
Since puts is last, the method returns nil, not x * y.
Final Answer:
The method returns nil because puts is the last expression -> Option A
Quick Check:
Last expression determines return value [OK]

Quick Trick: Last expression's value is returned, puts returns nil [OK]

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