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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Working With Numbers Doing Math

Val Nunez
Val Nunez
2,763 Points
Posted by Val Nunez
Val Nunez
2,763 Points

I don't understand at all. The question doesn't make any sense and I do not know how to solve the problem.

Should I create another variable? I'm so confused and I feel really stupid given that this is basic math.

script.js 
var wholesalePrice = 5.45;
var retailPrice = 9.99;
var quantity = 47;
var salesTotal = retailPrice * quantity;
var profit = salesTotal - wholeSalePrice * quantity;
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

2 Answers

M Gavin
M Gavin
17,906 Points

Your logic is fine. Your problem is wholeSalePrice. JS is case sensitive. You should use wholesalePrice as declared.

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

Lol I was just about to say that XD I'll upvote you :)

Val Nunez
Val Nunez
2,763 Points
Val Nunez
Val Nunez
2,763 Points

Oh my goodness. I am such a goober. Thank you for your time and patience.

Val Nunez
Val Nunez
2,763 Points
Val Nunez
Val Nunez
2,763 Points

Thank you both for your guidance! I have so much to learn - I need to pay better attention, lol!

var profit = salesTotal - wholeSalePrice * quantity;

Should be:

var profit = salesTotal - wholesalePrice * quantity;

(case-sensitive issue)