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Complete the function get_max(a, b) that returns the larger of two numbers. If they are equal, return either one.
def get_max(a, b):
# TODO: Return the larger of a and b
pass
Suggested Answer: A
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Step 1: The function receives two parameters: a and b.
Step 2: Compare the two values using an if statement.
Step 3: If a is greater than or equal to b, return a.
Step 4: Otherwise, return b.
Correct code:
def get_max(a, b):
if a >= b:
return a
else:
return b
Simplified correct code:
def get_max(a, b):
return max(a, b)
Example:
print(get_max(10, 20))
print(get_max(30, 15))
print(get_max(5, 5))
Output:
20
30
5
21 comments · newest first
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Denny
2 days ago
Me too, clear and concise.
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Brunilda
7 days ago
I like this type of question.
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Delsie
12 days ago
Exactly, either one is fine.
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Frederic
17 days ago
Both work for equal values too.
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Denny
23 days ago
if b >= a: return b
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Denny
28 days ago
Or:
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Brunilda
1 month ago
if a > b: return a
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Brunilda
1 month ago
I’d write:
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Delsie
1 month ago
Just need to compare values.
FR
Frederic
2 months ago
I feel confident about it.
DE
Denny
2 months ago
I agree, simple logic.
BR
Brunilda
2 months ago
This question is straightforward.
FR
Frederick
2 months ago
This is basic stuff, should be easy to implement!
PA
Paulene
2 months ago
Isn't it weird to return either if they're equal?
RI
Rima
2 months ago
Wait, what if both numbers are negative?
JE
Jerry
3 months ago
Totally agree, it's straightforward!
KA
Karan
3 months ago
Just need to compare a and b.
AN
Andree
3 months ago
I believe we just need a simple if statement to compare a and b, but I hope I remember the syntax correctly!
IV
Ivette
3 months ago
I practiced something like this before, but I can't recall if I need to handle types explicitly.
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Layla
3 months ago
This seems straightforward, but what if both numbers are negative? Does it change how we compare them?
EM
Emiko
4 months ago
I think I remember using the max() function in a similar practice question, but I'm not sure if that's allowed here.