How can I increment a variable without exceeding a maximum value?

Question

I am working on a simple video game program for school and I have created a method where the player gets 15 health points if that method is called. I have to keep the health at

Answer 1

You don't need a separate case for each int above 85. Just have one else, so that if the health is already 86 or higher, then just set it directly to 100.

if(health <= 85)
    health += 15;
else
    health = 100;