Stuck on 'var' definition, but am getting the correct answer from math challenge

Question

In the code challenge: Numbers and strings 2, I get stuck and have no idea why.
The challenge is to convert a string into a number, then multiply it to another number. Both of these numbers are defined as variables. My code:
var width = '190px';
var numOfDivs = 10;
var numWidth = parseInt(width);
var totalWidth = numWidth * numOfDivs;
I have tested to print out both "numWidth" and "totalWidth" which give me 190 and 1900. So the numbers are working out. But I keep getting the error of " Bummer! Did you use the var keyword to create the totalWidth variable?"
I have reloaded the page, closed the window and loaded the challenge again, but with the same result. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong? Thanks!

Steven Parker · Accepted Answer

:point_right: Your code is perfectly legitimate, but the challenge is being picky.
Code-wise, there's nothing wrong with your solution, but the challenge is apparently expecting you to use the function to convert the string in the same statement as you make the final assignment.  The creation of the intermediate value seems to be confusing it.  Try re-writing your answer without the extra variable and pass the challenge.
You might also report the failure of the challenge to accept your initial solution as a bug using the Support page (https://teamtreehouse.com/support).

Christina Freyhult · Answer

Skipping the intermediate step was the solution, I passed the challenge. Thanks!

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Stuck on 'var' definition, but am getting the correct answer from math challenge

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Steven Parker

Steven Parker

Your code is perfectly legitimate, but the challenge is being picky.

Christina Freyhult

Christina Freyhult