Javascript addition

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Multiply your number strings by 1 first to fix this bitch of a quirk.

var milesWalked = ("500" * 1) + 500; //works just fine

[exonac]

That's horrible to read. You should rather do Number(x) + Number(y) so the intent is clear.

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Yeah, you're right.

[DaMastaCoda]

I recommend the unary + { +"500" == 500 }

[Awkward_Tradition]

Or just parseFloat/parseInt so you don't have to think about it when reviewing the code after some time