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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Tuples Packing

jamie threadgold
jamie threadgold
925 Points
Posted by jamie threadgold
jamie threadgold
925 Points

Can some one help with this challenge please. I have the feeling that I'm nearly there... Thanks, Jamie

Can some one help with this challenge please. I have the feeling that I'm nearly there... Thanks, Jamie

twoples.py 
def multiply(nums):
    total = 1
    for num in nums:
        total = total * num
    return total

2 Answers

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Hi Jamie,

The first line of the challenge says Let's play with the *args pattern. but you've used nums. If you switch that, your code is fine.

Make sense?

Steve.

jamie threadgold
jamie threadgold
925 Points
jamie threadgold
jamie threadgold
925 Points

Hi Steve,

I tried that initially; it didn't work..? Everything is fine now though.

Thanks again (it's the second time you've helped me now).

Jamie

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Glad it worked - I do check my code before I post it as I've made the mistake of not doing in the past and the grief is unbearable!! :smile:

The code challenges sometimes have a bit of a glitch so it can take a couple of attempts to get it to pass.

This challenge must have an alternative solution as the question mentions using slices. I've not figured that bit out yet.

Keep up the good work!

Steve.