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

Posted by Christopher Obando
Christopher Obando
4,324 Points

Method Returns Part 2

Hi, I'm completing this Task and it ask me to place the remainder as my value C from dividing value A by value B, I place this code

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

puts mod(2, 2)

and it gives me this result : The remainder of dividing a by b is: 0

But When I try to check the work it gives me the error : Check your spelling and punctuation. Just wanting to know what is wrong with it?

Thanks you.

method.rb 
def mod(a, b)
  remainder = a%b
  return "The remainder of dividing a by b is: #{remainder}"
end

puts mod(2, 2)

1 Answer

Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points
Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points

In your output, you need to also replace the values of 'a' and 'b'. Your wording is also not as expected. Try this way around:

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

puts mod(2, 2)
Christopher Obando
Christopher Obando
4,324 Points

Appreciate it!

Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points
Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points

If this is the correct answer, you can mark it. May help others find the right answer. Cheers.