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Python Python Basics (2015) Number Game App Squared

Posted by Ignatius Matongo
Ignatius Matongo
9,418 Points

squared

EXAMPLES

def squared(num): num = input("enter the values: ") try : total=num*num return total except ValueError: return len(num)

squared.py 
# EXAMPLES
def squared(num):
    num = input("enter the values: ")
    try :
        total=num*num
        return  total
    except ValueError:
        return len(num)

# squared(5) would return 25
# squared("2") would return 4
# squared("tim") would return "timtimtim"

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,657 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,657 Points

Here's a few hints:

  • the value is passed in as the argument, you won't need an "input" statement
  • the code in the "try" block should include an explicit conversion to a number
  • if the conversion fails, the return should be the length multiplied by the argument itself
Ignatius Matongo
Ignatius Matongo
9,418 Points
Ignatius Matongo
Ignatius Matongo
9,418 Points

can you help me with code am stuck

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,657 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,657 Points

Start by implementing the suggestions, and then show the code you have at that point if you're still having trouble.