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iOS Swift 2.0 Functions Function Parameters Function Parameters

Bridget Farmer
Bridget Farmer
2,833 Points

not sure why it's not working...

QUESTION: In this task we're going to write a simple function that takes two numbers and returns the remainder of dividing one number by the other.

Step 1: Declare a function named getRemainder that takes two parameters, aand b, both of type Int, and returns the value, also of type Int, obtained by carrying out the operation a modulo b. In case you've forgotten, the modulo operator is also called the remainder operator.

Step 2: The local names of the parameters are convenient but they make it hard to figure out the meaning of the function when we call it. Add two external names - value, for the first parameter and divisor for the second.

MY CODE: func getRemainder (value a: Int, divisor b: Int) -> Int { return (a modulo b) }

getRemainder (value: 10, divisor: 5)

That seems correct, but im sorry I dont know, try putting divisor in a different parameter.

You should try changing your spelling of modulo to the symbol %

2 Answers

Kevin Rosario
Kevin Rosario
2,655 Points

Are you written out modulo or using %? The modulo is simply the remainder operator, which is %.

Bridget Farmer
Bridget Farmer
2,833 Points

Thanks Kevin, Jesse and Amanda - it's now working, with the change to %