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    Hi, I am getting an compiler error for this method below "This method must return a result of the type int" to my mind it does return an int; it takes the next int entered and if it is valid returns it? But obviously I have made an error.

     
     public int score()
        {
    	System.out.println("Enter score");
    	score= sc.nextInt();
    	while (score < 0 || score > 100)
        {
           System.out.println("Invalid number !");
           System.out.println ("Enter an average in range 0 to 100");
           score=sc.nextInt();
        return score;
        }
    	}

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    Default Re: method must return a result of type int

    The compiler does not know if the loop will execute or not. It was a return statement for the case that the loop does not execute.

    Note: Having an unconditional return statement inside of a loop means the loop will never iterate (go around a second time).
    If you don't understand my answer, don't ignore it, ask a question.

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    Default Re: method must return a result of type int

    Thank you for your quick response, I have moved the return statement outside of the loop and is now compilling. I am at the very start of my Java journey so very much appreciate the support

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