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What will this Ruby code print?

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Ruby - Variables and Data Types
What will this Ruby code print? 
puts 'Line1\nLine2'
puts "Line1\nLine2"
ALine1 Line2 Line1 Line2
BLine1 Line2 Line1\nLine2
CLine1\nLine2 Line1 Line2
DLine1\nLine2 Line1\nLine2
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand escape sequences in single-quoted strings

    In single quotes, \n is treated as two characters, not a newline.

  2. Step 2: Understand escape sequences in double-quoted strings

    In double quotes, \n is interpreted as a newline character.

  3. Final Answer:

    Line1\nLine2 Line1 Line2 -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Escape sequences work only in double quotes [OK]
Quick Trick: Escape sequences like \n work only in double quotes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Expecting \n to create newline in single quotes
  • Confusing escape behavior
  • Mixing output lines

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