Difficulty with finding sum of values

Question

Write a function named "count_in_range" that takes a list of numbers as a parameter and returns the number of values in the input that are between 15.3 and 42.19 not including these end points. (My code below)

function count_in_range(numbers){
    var total = 0;
    for (var i of numbers){
        if (15.3 < i < 42.19){
            total = total + 1;
        }
        return total;
    }
}

Now that I am using JavaScript, I keep on getting 1 instead of the number of values that satisfies the statement.

If you get an exercise to solve, it's because you need to learn how to solve this kind of issues. If someone here does it for you, then when will you learn how to do it? — Alberto
– Alberto, Commented Oct 5, 2018 at 14:48
your return statement shouldn't be in the for loop. It should be after — ControlAltDel
– ControlAltDel, Commented Oct 5, 2018 at 14:49
That is why I am asking for constructive criticism from my code. — user10454314
– user10454314, Commented Oct 5, 2018 at 14:49

Chayan · Accepted Answer · 2018-10-05 14:52:15Z

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function count_in_range(numbers){
    var total = 0;
    for (var i of numbers){
        if (i > 15.3  &&  i < 42.19){
            total = total + 1;
        }

   }
return total;
}

answered Oct 5, 2018 at 14:52

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ControlAltDel · Accepted Answer · 2018-10-05 15:03:58Z

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The problem appears to be that your return statement is short circuiting your loop. Below I have fixed this

function count_in_range(numbers){
    var total = 0;
    for (var i of numbers){
        if (15.3 < i < 42.19){
            total = total + 1;
        }
    }
    return total;
}

edited Oct 5, 2018 at 15:03

answered Oct 5, 2018 at 14:50

ControlAltDel

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2 Comments

user10454314 Over a year ago

I am getting the total input instead of the input that satisfies the statement.

ControlAltDel Over a year ago

see Chayan's answer

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