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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Age Calculation

Posted by Daniel Carr
Daniel Carr
551 Points

answer is correct. an option for "get answer" would help on exercises and tests, especially tests

my answer is correct the error says there was a problem with step one which has not changed since step one said answer is correct. answer is correct. an option for "get answer" would help on exercises and tests, especially tests because I end up just clicking to move on when I don't know the answer.

age.py 
years = 28
days = (years x 365)

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

That error message can be misleading, but it helps to know that any syntax error will invalidate the entire program and cause the previous task tests to fail.

In this case, the syntax error is caused by attempting to use the letter "x" instead of an asterisk (*) as the multiplication operator.

Also, while it doesn't hurt, it's not necessary to enclose your calculation in parentheses.

Daniel Carr
Daniel Carr
551 Points
Daniel Carr
Daniel Carr
551 Points

great thanks! I started too many classes and cant seem to get back to where I was in this course even on my tracks.. hopefully I'll fix that next lol