[Solved] Identify the error in this Ruby code:class Car def start puts 'Starting engine' # missing end here car = Car.new car.start | Ruby

Ruby - Classes and Objects

Identify the error in this Ruby code:

class Car
  def start
    puts 'Starting engine'
  # missing end here

car = Car.new
car.start

ANameError for undefined variable car

BNo error, code runs fine

CSyntaxError due to missing 'end' for method

DRuntimeError because start method is empty

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check method definition completeness
The method start is missing its closing end keyword.
Step 2: Understand Ruby syntax rules
Every method must end with end. Missing it causes a SyntaxError.
Final Answer:
SyntaxError due to missing 'end' for method -> Option C
Quick Check:
Missing 'end' causes SyntaxError [OK]

Quick Trick: Always close methods with 'end' to avoid syntax errors [OK]

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