debugging a while loop

[v13tn1g]

k += 1
total=0
while k <= 50:
    total += k * k

the questions is below. when i input in this code and run it, it says that it is an infinite loop, i dont know what else to change.can someone help?




Use the variables k and total to write a while loop that computes the sum of the squares of the first 50 counting numbers, and associates that value with total . Thus your code should associate 1*1 + 2*2 + 3*3 +... + 49*49 + 50*50 with total . Use no variables other than k and total .

[bartonc]

Although this is homework and there are rules against that, you are so close that it would be a shame to tell you that you can't get help here... Just remember to increment whatever variable you are testing in the loop!

k = 1
total=0
while k <= 50:
    total += k * k
    k += 1

Some may prefer this style

k = 0
total=0
while k <= 50:
    k += 1
    total += k * k

because the loop test and the increment stay close together.

[bvdet]

Barton - It's nice to see you again. We miss you.

-BV :)