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

Suleiman Abdurozikov
Suleiman Abdurozikov
2,943 Points
Posted by Suleiman Abdurozikov
Suleiman Abdurozikov
2,943 Points

what is wrong ?

help

trial.py 
def add(mass, quality):
    return(float(mass + quality))

add(6, 8)

2 Answers

Donatas Ramanauskas
Donatas Ramanauskas
28,538 Points
Donatas Ramanauskas
Donatas Ramanauskas
28,538 Points

You need to convert your args to floats, before you add them:

def add(arg1, arg2): return float(arg1) + float(arg2)

Torsten Lundahl
Torsten Lundahl
2,570 Points
Torsten Lundahl
Torsten Lundahl
2,570 Points

What step of the challange are you trying to complete?