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Python

Posted by jayda hendrickson
jayda hendrickson
3,413 Points

Comparative operators

For someone reason whenever I try to use comparative operators they always yield a syntax error. Even when I use "and" or "or" in an IF statement nothing works. import math

2 Answers

Maxwell Jermy
Maxwell Jermy
22,419 Points 
if people < 2: 
  raise ValueError("I am sorry, but you must have atleast 2 people")
  • 'not >' (not greater than) is the same as saying '<' (less than)
  • If you need at least 2 people drop the equal sign as well.

I hope this helps.

-Max

Maxwell Jermy
Maxwell Jermy
22,419 Points
Maxwell Jermy
Maxwell Jermy
22,419 Points

Hey, could you attach any of the code that is giving you a syntax error?

jayda hendrickson
jayda hendrickson
3,413 Points

import math

def split(number_people, bill): return math.ceil((bill/number_people))

people = int(input("How many people? ")) if people not >= 2: raise ValueError("I am sorry, but you must have atleast 2 people")

total = int(input("What is the total of your bill? ")) amount_due = split(people, total)

print("Each person owes ${} dollars. Have a great day!".format(amount_due))