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PHP PHP Basics Daily Exercise Program Conditionals

Posted by Louise Thomsson Erixon
Louise Thomsson Erixon
1,565 Points

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Hi I really need help! I have trouble in understanding this assignment so my code is very weird. But can someone please help me and explain what I am meant to do here

This is my code: <?php $studentOneName = 'Dave'; $studentOneGPA = 3.8;

$studentTwoName = 'Treasure'; $studentTwoGPA = 4.0;

//Place your code below this comment if ($studentOneName > 4.0) { echo 'Dave has a GPA of 4.0';

} elseif ($studentTwoName < 3.8) { echo 'Treasure has a GPA of 3.8'; {

} else { echo 'Student has a GPA'; ?>

index.php 
<?php
$studentOneName = 'Dave';
$studentOneGPA = 3.8;

$studentTwoName = 'Treasure';
$studentTwoGPA = 4.0;

//Place your code below this comment
if ($studentOneName > 4.0) {
  echo 'Dave has a GPA of 4.0';

} elseif ($studentTwoName < 3.8) {
  echo 'Treasure has a GPA of 3.8'; {

  } else {
    echo 'Student has a GPA';
?>
Teacher Russell
Teacher Russell
16,873 Points
Teacher Russell
Teacher Russell
16,873 Points

One thing, you're comparing the $studentName with the GPA, instead of the $studentGPA. Look closely at your comparison. One more thing. Something's missing at the very end of your conditional. A closing bracket:)

1 Answer

Louise Thomsson Erixon
Louise Thomsson Erixon
1,565 Points
Louise Thomsson Erixon
Louise Thomsson Erixon
1,565 Points

Thank you for youre answer I missed the end tag.

Teacher Russell
Teacher Russell
16,873 Points
Teacher Russell
Teacher Russell
16,873 Points

It's a good habit to always open and close your tags before you put anything in them. It's a simple mistake everyone makes. It's easier to see when it's someone else's code:) Do you see the problems with the conditional? Just re-watch the videos a few times to take it all in. Play with the code in Workspaces. Have fun!