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Steven Katz
1,892 PointsIs Chrome the problem?
I have this Question: Create a float variable named 'radius' with the value '14.5'. (Do not write the main function).
I entered the following:
{
float radius = 14.5;
}
What is the error? I cant proceed. thanks
2 Answers

Chris Shaw
26,650 PointsHi Steven,
The value you provided the float
is a decimal value, to define a float value it needs the letter f
at the end of the value.
float radius = 14.5f;

Steven Katz
1,892 PointsWow, That actually wasn't mentioned in the lesson. Thanks a lot Chris!

Chris Shaw
26,650 PointsNo worries, the course assumes you have a basic understanding of C which is why it's not mentioned.