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Step 13: Click on ‘Start the simulator’ to see the output:
Well done, you have learned to calculate the area of a circle.
CAN FUNCTION RETURN A VALUE?
The main purpose of using functions is to get rid of the repetitive block of code. So, when
an operation is performed inside a function it gives back a value, which can be used later in
the program to get the results.
Experiential Learning
Coding Task 07
Return values from functions
In this task, you will learn to calculate the square and cube of a number using function
then add the values and print the results generated from these two
functions.
To perform the task, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the link: https://arcade.makecode.com/. Give the
name of your project as ‘Return values from functions’
and click on ‘Create’.
Step 2: Create variables: Var1, Var2, Var3, Cube and Square.
Step 3: Click on ‘Function’, select ‘Make a Function’. Name the
function ‘Cube of a number’, Click on ‘Number’, and name
it as ‘num1’. Click on ‘Done’. Function ‘Cube of a number’,
will appear on workspace.
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