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Python Python Basics (2015) Letter Game App Even or Odd Loop

Ferdous Hossain Fahim
Ferdous Hossain Fahim
687 Points
Posted by Ferdous Hossain Fahim
Ferdous Hossain Fahim
687 Points

task 1 is no longer passing

Says task 1 is no longer passing,also is this how i should write the while statement? Pls help

even.py 
import random
Start=5
while True:
    number=random.randint(1,99)
    if num%2=0:
        print("{} is even").format(number)
    else
        print("{} is odd").format(number)
    start=start-1

def even_odd(num):
    # If % 2 is 0, the number is even.
    # Since 0 is falsey, we have to invert it with not.
    return not num % 2

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 Points

The error "Task 1 is no longer passing" usually implies a syntax error has been introduced in the new code.

• "Start" is capitalized. This means "start" in the while loop is undefined. Change to lowercase.

• "num" is undefined. This should be "number"

• the if test condition needs a double-equals ==

• the else is missing a colon :

• the .format() needs to immediately follow the string. Currently it's trying to run the method on the output of the print function.

• the while loop runs forever. Try while start:

I think that's all. Post back if you need more help. Good luck!

Todd East
Todd East
Courses Plus Student 3,602 Points
Todd East
Todd East
Courses Plus Student 3,602 Points

Thank you, this has helped me a great deal.