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Ruby Ruby Basics Ruby Syntax Method Return Values

Christopher Davis
Christopher Davis
8,555 Points
Posted by Christopher Davis
Christopher Davis
8,555 Points

I'm confused by how to always return the number 3 or 5 here.

I'm asked to define a method that will always return the number 3, and another that will always return the number 5. Neither method should take any arguments. I can't get it to work. Can I get some help?

methods.rb 
def three(number)
  puts number
end

def five(number)
  puts number
end

three(3)
five(5)

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

There are no arguments so number is out. It may be simpler than you think. Have you tried return 3?