multiple logical operation in python

Question

getbase = input()
if getbase == 'b' or 'a' or 'c' or 'd':
    if getbase == 'b' or 'a':
        getnum = 2
    elif getbase == 'c' or 'd':
        getnum = 4
    else:
        getnum = 8
print(getnum)

based on this code it always return 2

I know I have to change the if blocks but still I am wondering why this happen in this case

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 20 '19 at 13:16

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if getbase == 'b' or getbase == 'a' or getbase == 'c'...

you have to state what you are comparing each time

answered Sep 20 '19 at 13:16

Derek Eden

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Oh now I see.. it's working like `if (getbase == 'b') or 'a'`... thank you for answering! :) – maria Sep 20 '19 at 13:21
I personally prefer: `if getbase in {'b', 'a', 'c', 'd'}: ...` – vauhochzett Sep 20 '19 at 13:49

multiple logical operation in python

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