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

Dimitrios Klimis
Dimitrios Klimis
1,086 Points
Posted by Dimitrios Klimis
Dimitrios Klimis
1,086 Points

Problem with python basics task 3 of Try and Except challenge task

I have followed the three steps of this challenge : Task 1) def add(num1 , num2): return (num1 + num2) Task 2) def add(num1 ,num2): num1 = float(num1) num2 = float(num2) return (num1 + num2) Task 3) def add(num1 , num2): try:
num1 = float(num1) num2 = float(num2) except ValueError: return None else:
return (num1 + num2)

When I run check work in the first two I have successful outcome. When I try to run the third one I get "Oops! It looks like Task 1 is no longer passing." I go to the Task 1 and check work is successful as well. What am I doing wrong?

trial.py 
def add(num1 , num2):
try:    
    num1 = float(num1)
    num2 = float(num2)
except ValueError:
    return None
else:    
    return (num1 + num2)

1 Answer

Dimitrios Klimis
Dimitrios Klimis
1,086 Points
Dimitrios Klimis
Dimitrios Klimis
1,086 Points

I found the reason behind this fault. It's wrong indentation. Sorry for any inconvenience.