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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Conditional Value

Posted by BERNARD OWUSU
BERNARD OWUSU
314 Points

syntax error please help

syntax error

conditions.py 
admitted = None
if age > 13: 
    admitted = True 
    else: 
        admitted = False

1 Answer

Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,119 Points
Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,119 Points

Your else block needs to be lined up with your if block, and you need >= 13 rather than simply > 13:

admitted = None
if age >= 13: 
    admitted = True 
else: 
    admitted = False