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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Helper Methods

Posted by Josephine Gonzalez
Josephine Gonzalez
1,868 Points

create a helper method that checks whether or not GoKart needs to be charged

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I got 

public boolean isBatteryEmpty() { 
  return mBatteryCount == 0;
  }

It says i need to return false

1 Answer

Isaiah Marin
Isaiah Marin
11,971 Points
Isaiah Marin
Isaiah Marin
11,971 Points

Regarding your question, I noticed your using mBatteryCount? You should be using mBarsCount since that already keeps track of your battery.