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Python Python Basics (2015) Letter Game App Even or Odd Loop

Hoessein Abd
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Hoessein Abd
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Posted by Hoessein Abd
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Hoessein Abd
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 19,107 Points

What is this function doing and do i have to use it in the while loop? 

def even_odd(num):
    return not num % 2

while start:
    random = random.randint(1, 99)
    if random % 2 == 0:
        print("{} is even").format(random)
    else:
        print("{} is odd").format(random)
    start -= 1

1 Answer

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

You do not have to use the provided helper function. It's included for your convenience.

Two errors observed in your code:

  • the format method needs to be applied directly to the string. Currently it's outside the print statement
  • you are over writing the random module by assigning the result of randint bank to random

Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!!