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Python Python Basics (Retired) Pick a Number! Any Number! Imports

Posted by Patrick Hofer
Patrick Hofer
817 Points

Now make a function named random_num that takes an int argument. Return a randint between 1 and the passed-in number.

Hi,

I really don't get what's wrong with my code..

Error message: It looks like Task 1 is no longer passing

Thanks for Help.

random_num.py 
import random

def random_num(rd1)
   return random.randint(1, rd1)

1 Answer

Cena Mayo
Cena Mayo
55,236 Points

Take a look here for a good discussion of this challenge.

Patrick Hofer
Patrick Hofer
817 Points

Thanks for your help Cena! It's so logic =) The variable rd1 in my function is undefined, i have to give the variable first a value!

Cheers!

Robert Richey
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 Points

The only problem I had with your code in the challenge is that the function is missing a colon.

import random

def random_num(rd1):  # added a colon here
   return random.randint(1, rd1)

With this change, the code passes.