Modify the drive method to define a parameter of how many laps should be driven. Update the method body to handle the ne

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GoKart.java

class GoKart {
  public static final int MAX_BARS = 8;
  private String color;
  private int barCount;
  private int lapsDriven;

  public GoKart(String color) {
    this.color = color;
  }

  public String getColor() {
    return color;
  }
  public void charge() {
    barCount = MAX_BARS;
  }

  public boolean isBatteryEmpty() {
    return barCount == 0;
  }

  public boolean isFullyCharged() {
    return MAX_BARS == barCount;
  }

  public void drive() {
    lapsDriven++;
    barCount--;
  }
}

Answer 1 · 2017-02-16T00:11:42Z

February 16, 2017 12:11am

Since you are being asked to change the drive() method to take a number of laps, the first thing to do is to make it accept an argument for the number of laps. Then you need to use that number to increase or decrease the two variables instead of incrementing/decrementing by one.

Answer 2 · 2017-02-16T01:31:12Z

February 16, 2017 1:31am

looks like you have to validate, if it is possible to take a new lap, but only (if statement) the barCount, or the battery in this case has enough energy to complete the lap ( one lap, cost you one bar) ( can take ur request in spanish if do you prefer..) let me know if you need more help..

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