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sonam rathore
703 Pointswhat is the solution to task 2 of 3 functions
what is the solution to this question?
def add(float(num1),float(num2)):
return(num1+num2)
add(2,3)
3 Answers
jacinator
11,936 PointsYou've got the right idea, you're just trying to do it in the wrong place. Try it like so instead.
def add(arg1, arg2):
return float(arg1) + float(arg2)
Seth Kroger
56,413 PointsIn Python you don't need to do anything type-wise when defining the function arguments. float() could be interpreted as code to run as part of the function but that shouldn't start until the next line. I say leave it off but add it below if you need to convert to floats.
jacinator
11,936 PointsDefining def func(float(arg)) returns a SyntaxError. It is not valid Python.
sonam rathore
703 Pointsya.. thanks a lot.. the program is working now.