I don't get how the following code produces 3 even when a single increment has been set. That's not the case with other values.

Question

https://code.sololearn.com/WusDb5eQ3N2J/?ref=app

Answer 1

Because u are using while loop which will add one three time to number variable

Answer 2

In the while loop, 1 will be added until number is 3. If you input a value >= 3, the while loop wil not be executed, instead the number will be returned as it is