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Python Python Basics (2015) Number Game App Squared

David Ton-Lai
David Ton-Lai
3,268 Points
Posted by David Ton-Lai
David Ton-Lai
3,268 Points

I'm not sure why I can't continue, this code works in my text editor.

I'm not sure why I can't continue, this code works in my text editor.

squared.py 
# EXAMPLES
# squared(5) would return 25
# squared("2") would return 4
# squared("tim") would return "timtimtim"
def squared(number):
    try:
        number = int(number)
        result = (number * number)
        print(result)
    except ValueError:
        result = (number * len(number))
        print(result)

1 Answer

Mike Hickman
Mike Hickman
19,817 Points
Mike Hickman
Mike Hickman
19,817 Points

Hi David,

In the challenge it wants you to return the result instead of print it. This mix up happens a lot, so don't worry about it. Just know there is a difference. I don't know python syntax, but try replacing both of your prints with return instead.

Good luck,

Mike

David Ton-Lai
David Ton-Lai
3,268 Points
David Ton-Lai
David Ton-Lai
3,268 Points

Wow of course, thanks so much Mike! Sorry to bother you with such a stupid question, I just need to be more careful.