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Java Java Objects Harnessing the Power of Objects Filling the Dispenser

Posted by Jacob Powell
Jacob Powell
577 Points

Error

System.out.printf("FUN FACT: There are %s PEZ allowed in every dispenser %n", PezDispenser.Max_PEZ);

Jacob Powell
Jacob Powell
577 Points

Why does it tell me error? Everything is exactly as it is in the video.

2 Answers

Rafal Rudzinski
Rafal Rudzinski
12,829 Points
Rafal Rudzinski
Rafal Rudzinski
12,829 Points

Max_PEZ is an integer. Use %d for an integer, %s for String.

http://alvinalexander.com/programming/printf-format-cheat-sheet

Francis Lamy
Francis Lamy
8,218 Points
Francis Lamy
Francis Lamy
8,218 Points

Getting the same error message but I did put %d for my integer... did you manage to get an answer and an explanation?