area.py

"""Python is especially useful for doing math and can be used to automate many calculations. In this project, you'll create a calculator than can compute the area of a given shape, as selected by the user. The calculator will be able to determine the area of the following shapes:"""


from math import pi
from time import sleep
from datetime import datetime
now = datetime.now()


print "Calculator is starting"
print "Current time: %s/%s/%s %s:%s:%s:" % (now.year, now.month, now.day, now.hour, now.minute, now.second)
sleep(1)
hint = "Don't forget to include the correct units! \nExiting..."
option = raw_input("Enter 'C' for Circle or 'T' for Triangle: ")
option = option.upper()
if option == 'C':
    radius = float(raw_input("Enter radius: "))
    area = pi * radius ** 2
    print "the pie is baking..."
    sleep(1)
    print ("Area: %.2f. \n%s" % (area, hint))
elif option == 'T':
    base = float(raw_input("Enter base: "))
    height = float(raw_input("Enter height: "))
    area = base * height * 0.5
    print "Uni Bi Tri..."
    sleep(1)
    print ("Area: %.2f. \n%s" % (area, hint))
else:
    print "Error! Invalid shape selector specified. Exiting."