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Ruby Integer pred() function with example

Last Updated : 07 Jan, 2020
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The pred function in Ruby returns the immediate predecessor of the number, i.e., it returns number - 1. If a float value is used, it throws an error message.
Syntax: number.pred Parameter: The function takes the integer whose predecessor is to be returned. Return Value: The function returns the immediate predecessor of the number, i.e., it returns number - 1
Example 1: Ruby
# Ruby program for pred function
 
# Initializing the numbers 
num1 = 100
num2 = 17
num3 = -90
num4 = -29
   
# Printing the pred value
puts num1.pred
puts num2.pred
puts num3.pred 
puts num4.pred 
Output:
99
16
-91
-30
Example 2: Ruby
# Ruby program for pred function
 
# Initializing the numbers 
num1 = 19
num2 = -17
num3 = -18
num4 = 16
     
# Printing the pred value
puts num1.pred
puts num2.pred
puts num3.pred 
puts num4.pred
Output:
18
-18
-19
15

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