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Given this method, what will it return?

hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Ruby - Methods
Given this method, what will it return?
def complex
  x = 5
  y = x * 2
  if y > 5
    y
  else
    x
  end
end
complex
A5
B10
Cnil
DError
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Calculate variables and condition

    x is 5, y is 10. Condition y > 5 is true.
  2. Step 2: Determine method return

    Since condition is true, method returns y which is 10.
  3. Final Answer:

    10 -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Method returns last evaluated branch value = 10 [OK]
Quick Trick: If-else returns last evaluated branch value [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Returning x instead of y
  • Assuming nil return
  • Confusing condition evaluation

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