# freeCodeCamp Challenge Guide: Logical Order in If Else Statements

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**Created:** [July 7, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/freecodecamp-challenge-guide-logical-order-in-if-else-statements/18228 "2016-07-07T20:42:59Z")\
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# [Logical Order in If Else Statements](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-javascript/logical-order-in-if-else-statements)

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## Hints

### Hint 1

So be careful while using the `if`, `else if` and `else` statements and always remember that these are executed from top to bottom. Keep this in mind placing your statements accordingly so that you get the desired output.

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## Solutions

> **Solution 1 (Click to Show/Hide)**
>
> ```javascript
> function orderMyLogic(val) {
> if (val < 5) {
> return "Less than 5";
> } else if (val < 10) {
> return "Less than 10";
> } else {
> return "Greater than or equal to 10";
> }
> }
> 
> ```

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