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Ruby Ruby Basics (Retired) Ruby Numbers Multiplication and Division

Alajuwon Thomas
Alajuwon Thomas
2,532 Points
Posted by Alajuwon Thomas
Alajuwon Thomas
2,532 Points

I believe my code is right, or am I missing something?

it keeps saying task 1 isn't passing anymore when I complete task two.

variable.rb 
a = 6
b = 2
product = a * b
quotient = product \ 3

2 Answers

Chris L
Chris L
8,619 Points
Chris L
Chris L
8,619 Points

Your dividing operator is backwards. Try product / 3

Mohamed Qasim
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Mohamed Qasim
Courses Plus Student 1,159 Points
Mohamed Qasim
Mohamed Qasim
Courses Plus Student 1,159 Points

Correct use / 3 and the code should work fine

Alajuwon Thomas
Alajuwon Thomas
2,532 Points
Alajuwon Thomas
Alajuwon Thomas
2,532 Points

simple mistake lol... thanks a lot