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JavaScript JavaScript Foundations Numbers Creating Numbers: Part 2

Nthulane Makgato
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Nthulane Makgato
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Posted by Nthulane Makgato
Nthulane Makgato
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Struggling to complete JavaScript numbers challenge.

Hi Guys,

I'm doing a challenge while learning javascript numbers. I'm certain that the answer is very simple though even though I have been racking my head for a while now.

The challenge is, "Create a variable named 'mevol' and assign the value 16 to it using an octal number literal."

I type in "var mevol = 01206" and the response that I get back is: "Bummer! Please try again. Correct octal literals are declared like: <code>var o = 021;</code>"

I have placed my answer in between the <script></script> tags which is the space provided to complete the challenge in HTML.

Any input will be appreciated.

2 Answers

Stone Preston
Stone Preston
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Stone Preston
Stone Preston
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the octal value for 16 is 020, not 01206.

Nthulane Makgato
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Nthulane Makgato
Courses Plus Student 19,602 Points
Nthulane Makgato
Nthulane Makgato
Courses Plus Student 19,602 Points

You're right, thanks for your prompt response. I really appreciate it.