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

regi voda
regi voda
2,882 Points
Posted by regi voda
regi voda
2,882 Points

After float() "add" returned the wrong results. why?

can someone explain me the reason, please?

trial.py 
def add(b, a):
    float()
    return(b + a)

1 Answer

billy mercier
billy mercier
6,259 Points
billy mercier
billy mercier
6,259 Points

like this:

def add(a + b):

    return float(a) + float(b)

To change a variable's type you need to put it inside the function. float(variable)

you could also type this problem like this:

def add(a + b):

    a = float(a)

    b = float(b)

    return a + b
regi voda
regi voda
2,882 Points
regi voda
regi voda
2,882 Points

thanx :) it worked