Chapter 5.8, Problem 35SC

Explanation of Solution

Scope of the variable:

• If a variable is defined inside a block, then the scope of the variable is visible only to that particular block.
• Variables can be declared in:
  • Body of the class
  • Inside a method
  • Within statement blocks (example: inside “for” loops, “while” condition)

Scope error in the main() method:

The statement “System.out.println(s);” accesses the local variable declared in the “mystery” method...