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2,583 PointsChallenge instances.py could not be accepted
I've written this code. It works under PyCharm. I cannot figure out where is the mistake.
def combiner(*args): argstr = '' argnum = 0.0 for item in args: if isinstance(item, str): argstr = argstr + item else: argnum = argnum + float(str(item)) print(argstr + str(argnum)) return (argstr + str(argnum))
combiner("apple", 5.2, "dog", 8)
def combiner(*args):
argstr = ''
argnum = 0.0
for item in args:
if isinstance(item, str):
argstr = argstr + item
else:
argnum = argnum + float(str(item))
return (argstr + str(argnum))
2 Answers
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsThe instructions say that the function "takes a single argument, which will be a list..."
So since there will only be one argument, you won't need a "splat" operator to gather several individual ones.
Otherwise, good job.
Truong Le
2,583 PointsWow, thank you so such for your prompt reply. I've spent several days on this simple challenge. With your help, now it works!! Thank you!!!
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsGood news, but I didn't really do anything!