Which of the following is the correct way to declare a private method in a Ruby class?

easy📝 Syntax Q3 of 15

Ruby - Inheritance

Aprivate\ndef method_name\nend

Bprivate def method_name; end

Cdef private method_name; end

Ddef method_name; private; end

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall Ruby private method syntax
In Ruby, you declare private methods by writing private on a line, then defining methods below it.
Step 2: Check each option
private\ndef method_name\nend correctly uses private followed by method definition. Options B, C, and D are invalid syntax.
Final Answer:
private\ndef method_name\nend -> Option A
Quick Check:
Private method declaration = private\ndef method_name\nend [OK]

Quick Trick: Use 'private' keyword on its own line before methods [OK]

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