Does anyone know how to stop this infinite while loop?

Question

number = 1
total = 0
while (number * number) % 1000 != 0:
total += number
print( "Total is", total )

Answer 1

It's because you ain't changing the value of the variable number. It's always the same 1 and thus results in an infinite loop!

Answer 2

Esteban Rueda now it totally depends upon your requirements. You can always put a condition inside the while loop to break out.

Answer 3

And how am I suppose to change the value in order for it to not keep going in an infinite loop?

Answer 4

Add 'number += 1' under 'total += number'. Also, you may indent your print if you want to print each step.