Can anyone explain to me why this isn't 4?

Question

int a = 4;
int b = ++a;
if(b > 5) {
Console.WriteLine(b);
} else { Console.WriteLine(a);
}

Answer 1

int a = 4;
int b = ++a; // b = 5
// b is not greater than 5
// execution flow goes to
// else block
if(b > 5) {
Console.WriteLine(b);
} else { Console.WriteLine(a);
}

P.S. Are you sure that was C++? the `Console.WriteLine` got me thinking you were actually referring C#.

Emma
Kindly edit the Relevant Tags to C# rather than C++.
Thanks,

Answer 2

I done it now.

Answer 3

Your right sorry it is C*