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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

Posted by jaihind reddy
jaihind reddy
Courses Plus Student 487 Points

converting arguments in to floats

how to convert arguments in to floats before adding them

trial.py 
def add(float(num1), float(num2)):
    return(num1+num2)

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points

Python doesn't allow calling functions within a parameter list.

Given an argument num1, you could use:

    num1 = float(num1)