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

Dexter Adams
Dexter Adams
2,316 Points
Posted by Dexter Adams
Dexter Adams
2,316 Points

Error not clear...

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

It says that the method could not be found. I know my method is not correct, but it's not being clear as to how.

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

2 Answers

nulled
nulled
1,890 Points
nulled
nulled
1,890 Points

You are on the right track, you just need to set a remainder b equal to c.

This should work:

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

The return statement is optional but it prevents ambiguity.

Dexter Adams
Dexter Adams
2,316 Points
Dexter Adams
Dexter Adams
2,316 Points

Thank you very much. I just previously had my declaration and return swapped. Stupid mistake. Lol