[Solved] Identify the error in this Ruby method definition:def greet(name = "Guest", age) "Hello #{name}, you are #{age} years old." end | Ruby

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Identify the error in this Ruby method definition:

def greet(name = "Guest", age)
  "Hello #{name}, you are #{age} years old."
end

AMethod name cannot be 'greet' with parameters.

BMissing return statement causes error.

CDefault parameters must come after non-default parameters.

DString interpolation syntax is incorrect.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check parameter order rules in Ruby
Parameters with default values must be placed after parameters without defaults.
Step 2: Analyze given method signature
Here, name has default, but age does not and comes after. This causes syntax error.
Final Answer:
Default parameters must come after non-default parameters. -> Option C
Quick Check:
Default params after required params [OK]

Quick Trick: Put default params after required ones [OK]

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