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JavaScript The Solution

Jaime Serradell
Jaime Serradell
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Posted by Jaime Serradell
Jaime Serradell
3,350 Points

Can I use parseInt instead parseFloat for this exercise? Is correct anyway?

The teacher use parseFloat to convert a number from a string. Is it correct to use parseInt instead parseFloat like the teacher uses?

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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The correct conversion depends on what the number you are converting represents. For example, if the number is how many seats are at a table, "parseInt" would be the best choice. But if the number is the exact weight of a package in pounds, then "parseFloat" would be the right choice.

In the video, since the value is for generic math, "parseFloat" is a good choice because it applies the least constraint on the input value.

Jaime Serradell
Jaime Serradell
3,350 Points
Jaime Serradell
Jaime Serradell
3,350 Points

Understood! Thank you Steven!