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This code tries to check cobalt supply but has an error:

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This code tries to check cobalt supply but has an error:
cobalt_supply = 300
required_cobalt = 400

if cobalt_supply > required_cobalt:
    status = "Sufficient"
else
    status = "Shortage"

print(status)
What is the error and how to fix it?
APrint statement missing parentheses; add parentheses
BMissing colon after else; add ':' after else
CVariable name typo; change cobalt_supply to cobalt_supplyd
DWrong comparison operator; change > to <
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify syntax error in if-else

    The else statement is missing a colon ':' at the end, which is required in Python syntax.
  2. Step 2: Correct the syntax

    Add a colon ':' after else to fix the error.
  3. Final Answer:

    Missing colon after else; add ':' after else -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Python requires ':' after else [OK]
Quick Trick: Check for missing colons after else [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Ignoring missing colon syntax error
  • Changing comparison operator unnecessarily
  • Assuming variable name typo

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