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

Posted by bill rde
bill rde
127 Points

need python help

pls elp

trial.py 
def add(num1, num2): 
    try:
    return float(num1) + float(num2)

    except:

1 Answer

Amber Cyr
Amber Cyr
19,699 Points
Amber Cyr
Amber Cyr
19,699 Points

Your code logic is correct, however you will need to indent your return statement under the try block (remember the white space in python matters A LOT), and then return None under the except block.