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iOS Objective-C Basics (Retired) Fundamentals of C Variables

Posted by alexanderliddiard
alexanderliddiard
1,054 Points

says correct string, but not correct format. ?????

please tell me whats wrong with it

variable_assignment.mm 
float radius = 14.5;
printf("A ball with a radius of 14.5 inches.");

3 Answers

agreatdaytocode
agreatdaytocode
24,757 Points
agreatdaytocode
agreatdaytocode
24,757 Points

alexanderliddiard it want's you to pass the variable into the string.

alexanderliddiard
alexanderliddiard
1,054 Points

could someone please give me an example

alexanderliddiard
alexanderliddiard
1,054 Points
alexanderliddiard
alexanderliddiard
1,054 Points

thanks for the help i got it

agreatdaytocode
agreatdaytocode
24,757 Points

Awesome! :)

Daniel Santos
Daniel Santos
34,969 Points
Daniel Santos
Daniel Santos
34,969 Points

For anyone looking for this answer

float radius = 14.5;
printf("A ball with a radius of %f inches.", radius);