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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Tuples Packing

Posted by sai d
sai d
128 Points

tuples multiply,slice

Let's play with the *args pattern. Create a function named multiply that takes any number of arguments. Return the product (multiplied value) of all of the supplied arguments. The type of argument shouldn't matter. Slices might come in handy for this one.

def multiply( args): pro=1 for v in args: pro=v return pro multiply(3,5)

HERE I DID'NT USE ANY SLICES BUT THE TASK WAS COMPLETED WHY?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

The instructions said "Slices might come in handy for this one." But there are many ways to get the same result, and only some of them would use slices.

Your solution is effective and concise. Good job! :+1:

Jimmy Otis
Jimmy Otis
3,228 Points
Jimmy Otis
Jimmy Otis
3,228 Points

Steven, I too came out with the same code as the poster of this question. However I am curious, how would one utilize slices to reach the same result?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

Instead of starting with 1 and then multipying it by each element, you could also start with the first item and then multiply by each of the others. A slice could be used to make a list containing all the items after the first.