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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

Olugbenga ADELAJA
Olugbenga ADELAJA
23,375 Points
Posted by Olugbenga ADELAJA
Olugbenga ADELAJA
23,375 Points

python basics exercise

i have been asked to add up 2 variable in python and my answers are marked wrong even when they work perfect on the shel

trial.py 
def add(x,y):
    return float(int(x+y))
add(8,5)

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

Try this:

def add(x, y):
    return float(x) + float(y)

I hope this helps.

Good luck! ~Alex