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Section 9.2 `if - else` Statements

Next, we’ll see how to perform another action in case the condition is not met.

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What is the output of the following piece of code, assuming that n is a variable of type int that has the value 1:

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if (n) printf("You win!");
else printf("Ooops!");

You win!
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Correct
Ooops!
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Not quite - try again!
You win! Ooops!
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Not quite - try again!
This does not generate any output.
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Not quite - try again!

Hint.

Watch out for little details such as the semicolon at the end of the statement or the parentheses surrounding the condition.

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Section 9.2 if - else Statements

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Section 9.2 `if - else` Statements