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iOS Swift 2.0 Basics Swift Types Recap: Swift Types

Posted by str
str
3,149 Points

I don't understand how to assign the string literal to the constant "output" An explanation would be greatly appreciated

I'm completely stuck on this code challenge, I don't believe I fully understand what if going on here. If someone could offer an explanation I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time.

types.swift 
// Enter your code below

let firstValue = 10

let secondValue = 20

let product = a * b

let interpolatedValue = \(The product of 2 times 4 is 8)

let interpolatedoutput =

1 Answer

jcorum
jcorum
71,830 Points 
let firstValue = 10

let secondValue = 20

//you used a * b, but you have no variables named a and b.  Instead, use the two variables
//you do have, firstValue and SecondValue
let product = firstValue * secondValue

//Then use String interpolation to display those values in a String:
let output = "The product of \(firstValue) times \(secondValue) is \(product)."
str
str
3,149 Points

Thank you for explaining this out. I see how it makes sense now.