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Python Python Basics All Together Now Branch and Loop

Melody tan
Melody tan
373 Points
Posted by Melody tan
Melody tan
373 Points

why is my code not working?

TICKET_PRICE = 10

tickets_remaining = 100

while tickets_remaining >=1:

print("There are {} tickets remaining.".format(tickets_remaining))

name = input("What is your name?  ")

num_tickets = input("How many tickets would you like, {}?  ".format(name))
num_tickets = int(num_tickets)

amount_due = num_tickets * TICKET_PRICE
print("The total due is ${}".format(amount_due))

should_proceed = input("Do you want to proceed?  Y/N  ")

if should_proceed.lower() == "y":
  print("SOLD!")
  tickets_remaining -= num_tickets
else:
      print("Thank you anyways, {}!".format(name))

print("Sorry, the tickets are sold out!" )

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
240,995 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
240,995 Points

I was able to perform the same steps used by the instructor in the video and get the same results. What steps do you perform to evaluate the program and determine it is "not working", and what expectations of its operation do have that are not being met?

Also, for future questions be sure to format your code to preserve its appearance. See this video on using Markdown formatting. An even better way to share code is to make a snapshot of your workspace and post the link to it here. You might also want to take a look at this video about Posting a Forum Question.