[Solved] Analyze this Ruby code:def sum_values amount = 50 Amount = 100 amount += Amount puts amount end sum_valuesWhat will be the output? | Ruby

Ruby - Variables and Data Types

Analyze this Ruby code:

def sum_values
  amount = 50
  Amount = 100
  amount += Amount
  puts amount
end
sum_values

What will be the output?

A150

B50

CError

D100

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand variable types and operations
amount is a local variable (lowercase), Amount is a constant (uppercase).
Step 2: Evaluate the expression
amount += Amount means amount = amount + Amount -> 50 + 100 = 150.
Step 3: Output
The puts prints 150.
Final Answer:
150 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Local variable updated by adding constant [OK]

Quick Trick: Local vars and constants are distinct; addition works normally [OK]

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