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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

Laknath Gunathilake
Laknath Gunathilake
1,860 Points
Posted by Laknath Gunathilake
Laknath Gunathilake
1,860 Points

cant seem to get this exception to work

I'm not sure if I'm putting the try in the right place. It doesn't seem to work

trial.py 
def add (arg1,arg2):
try:
   except ValueError:
    return None 
else:
    return float(arg1)+float(arg2)

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,007 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,007 Points

:point_right: You have to indent both the try and the else for them to be considered part of the function.

Also, you must attempt your float conversions inside the try block.

And, if you return inside the try, you won't need an else.

Laknath Gunathilake
Laknath Gunathilake
1,860 Points
Laknath Gunathilake
Laknath Gunathilake
1,860 Points

I indented both try and else but it doesn't seem to work