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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Product

jordan germann
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jordan germann
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Posted by jordan germann
jordan germann
Courses Plus Student 547 Points

product challenge task

why does it keep telling me the product did not return the right answer.

product.py 
def product(a,b):
    return(a*b) * 2
total = product(2, 8)
print(total)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

The "product" would just be the numbers multiplied together. But then you're also multiplying that by 2!

Also, for the challenge, you only need to define the function. You don't need to call it or print anything.