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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Print "hi"

Posted by Ramanathan Meyyappan
Ramanathan Meyyappan
3,088 Points

Write a function named printer. The function should take a single argument, count, and should print "Hi " as many times

I dont know how to mutiply the string and integer and print the data

2 Answers

john larson
john larson
16,594 Points
john larson
john larson
16,594 Points

If you need an explanation of this let me know

def printer(count):
    print("Hi " * count)
James Joseph
James Joseph
4,885 Points
James Joseph
James Joseph
4,885 Points

john larson could you explain this to me? I think it makes sense but I just want to understand why to be sure? Or anyone for that matter.

john larson
john larson
16,594 Points

the string, "hi" is multiplied by whatever number is passed in to the count var. I'm happy to discuss it further if that doesn't address your question :D

James Joseph
James Joseph
4,885 Points
James Joseph
James Joseph
4,885 Points

@john larson, thanks that makes sense.