[Tutor] Outstanding Python Issue

[Mark Lawrence]

On 11/08/2020 20:27, eric grunfeld wrote:
> Hello Everyone:
> 
> I have been having some issues with this function in Python:
> 
> Here it is:
> 
> def convert_distance(miles):
>      km = miles * 1.6  # approximately 1.6 km in 1 mile
> return km
> 
> my_trip_miles = 55
> 
> This has been the response:
> 
> Error on line 4: return km ^ SyntaxError: 'return' outside function
> Because I am new to Python programming, I am sure that there is an easy
> solution.
> 
> I look forward to your thoughts/comments about this.
> 
> All the best,
> Eric
> 

It's exactly as the SyntaxError says, your 'return' is outside the 
function.  Remember that indentation matters in Python, so just line the 
'return' up with the line above and Bob's your uncle :)

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Mark Lawrence