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Java Program: Largest of Two Numbers Using Ternary Operator

import java.util.Scanner;
 
public class LargestUsingTernary {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
 
        Scanner sc = new Scanner(System.in);
 
        System.out.print("Enter first number: ");
        int a = sc.nextInt();
 
        System.out.print("Enter second number: ");
        int b = sc.nextInt();
 
        // Ternary operator
        int largest = (a > b) ? a : b;
 
        System.out.println("\nLargest number is: " + largest);
 
        sc.close();
    }
}

 
OUTPUT 1:

INPUT :
Enter first number: 25
Enter second number: 15

OUTPUT : 
Largest number is: 25

OUTPUT 2:

INPUT :
Enter first number: 10
Enter second number: 30

OUTPUT : 
Largest number is: 30
 

Explanation

✔ 1. What is the Ternary Operator?

The ternary operator is a short form of if-else.

Syntax:

condition ? value_if_true : value_if_false;

✔ 2. Logic Used

(a > b) ? a : b

• If a > b → result is a
• Else → result is b

✔ 3. Program Flow

1. Read two numbers from the user
2. Compare using ternary operator
3. Store the larger value
4. Display the result

✅ Key Advantages

• Compact and readable
• Faster comparison
• Often used in interviews