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Python Python Basics (Retired) Pick a Number! Any Number! Imports

Kelly Ferrell
Kelly Ferrell
2,561 Points
Posted by Kelly Ferrell
Kelly Ferrell
2,561 Points

function named random_num exercise says that task 1 is no longer passing. what am I doing wrong?

I have tried several time to get this code to run but on the second task it says that task 1 is no longer passing. Help!

random_num.py 
import random
def rand_num():
rand_num = random.ranint(1,10)

1 Answer

Matthew Rigdon
Matthew Rigdon
8,223 Points
Matthew Rigdon
Matthew Rigdon
8,223 Points

When you define rand_num, make sure you allow it to take in another integer (number). To do that:

import random

def rand_int(int):

Now, the user can input any number. Next, make sure to watch your spacing. The line:

rand_num = random.randint(1, int)

Should be indented further than your def rand_int(int) line. Press tab to do that. Right now, your code does not return an actual answer. In order to have a function return a value, you must use the return command, which will come after your assigment of the rand_num variable. Try this:

return rand_num

Put together all of my suggestion and you should have working code.