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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Specific Index value

vibhor RAMPAL
vibhor RAMPAL
2,365 Points
Posted by vibhor RAMPAL
vibhor RAMPAL
2,365 Points

not geting the question

dint understand

index.py 
varl = 'Hellt'

varl.index(5)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

:point_right: The challenge asks for the variable to be named var1, but you named it varl (theirs ends in the number 1, yours ends with lowercase L). When in doubt, always cut-and-paste.

Also, it looks like you miscounted your indexes. Remember to start counting with 0 (not 1).