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Ruby Ruby Basics (Retired) Ruby Methods Method Returns: Part 2

Trinitye Behrman
Trinitye Behrman
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Trinitye Behrman
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Error "Make sure you return a nicely formatted string." No matter how I format the string on Return methods: Part 2

I've tried to format this is many ways. However I keep getting the same error, and I can't move forward. I've checked the videos multiple times and can't see what I missed.

method.rb 
def mod(a, b)
  c = a % b
  puts "The remainder of #{a} divided by #{b} is #{c}."
end

mod(10, 6)

1 Answer

Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
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Hi there! I don't think it's possible to be closer to the answer without actually getting it correct. :thumbsup:

Take a look at this quote from the instructions:

Use string interpolation to return the remainder inside the sentence “The remainder of a divided by b is c.” where a is your “a” variable, b is your “b” variable, and c is the value of a % b.

Note the word "return". You are printing the string... not returning it. So for the challenge to pass, you simply need to change puts to return.

Challenges are very strict and require that you follow the instructions to the letter. Hang in there and keep coding! :sparkles: