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

Posted by Addison DeViese
Addison DeViese
587 Points

coding error need help python try and except

having trouble with this part everything seems to be in order but it doesnt seem to work and help?

trial.py 
def add(num,numb):
     try:
        a=float(num)
        b=float(numb)
        c=a+b            
    except ValueError:
        return None
    else:
        return c

1 Answer

Ryan S
Ryan S
27,276 Points
Ryan S
Ryan S
27,276 Points

Hi Addison,

Your code logic is correct, but notice that your "try" keyword is one extra space past the 4-space indentation. If you make sure everything is aligned properly it should pass.