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Python Python Basics (Retired) Putting the "Fun" Back in "Function" Functions

Stepan Mytchyk
Stepan Mytchyk
2,669 Points
Posted by Stepan Mytchyk
Stepan Mytchyk
2,669 Points

Why my code is not correct. I run it in the workspaces, and it's run well, but in "code challenge" it's return error.

My code is

def add_list(n): sum=0 for item in n: sum=sum+item return sum def summarize(n): print("The sum of {} is {}".format(str(n),str(add_list(n))))

2 Answers

Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points
Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points

for the summarize function you need to return the string, not print it. you are also missing a period at the end of the string

def add_list(n):
  sum=0
  for item in n:
    sum=sum+item
  return sum

def summarize(n):
  return "The sum of {} is {}.".format(str(n),str(add_list(n)))
Kenneth Love
STAFF
Kenneth Love
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Kenneth Love
Kenneth Love
Treehouse Guest Teacher

You'll likely never need to print() in a code challenge.