[Solved] Find the error in this Ruby code:class Animal def self.sound puts "Roar" end def sound puts "Meow" end end animal = Animal.new animal.sound Animal.sound() | Ruby

Ruby - Class Methods and Variables

Find the error in this Ruby code:

class Animal
  def self.sound
    puts "Roar"
  end

  def sound
    puts "Meow"
  end
end

animal = Animal.new
animal.sound
Animal.sound()

AError: Missing parentheses in method call

BError: Class method called on instance

CError: Cannot define instance and class methods with same name

DNo error; code runs and prints Meow then Roar

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Review method definitions and calls
Instance method sound prints "Meow"; class method self.sound prints "Roar".
Step 2: Trace execution
animal.sound calls instance method printing "Meow"; Animal.sound() calls class method printing "Roar".
Final Answer:
No error; code runs and prints Meow then Roar -> Option D
Quick Check:
Instance and class methods coexist and run correctly [OK]

Quick Trick: Instance and class methods with same name work independently [OK]

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