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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Create a Function

Posted by Shawn o'meally
Shawn o'meally
197 Points

Having some trouble with "create a function" in python basics..... cant seem to get it right

squaring.py 
import math

def square(number):
   return math.ceil(number * number)

number = float(input("What is the number you want to square?     "))

total = square(number)

print("Each person owes $ {}".format(total))

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

You won't need to import anything for this challenge. You also won't need to input or print anything.

Just do only what the instructions ask for.