# Define a function format_item(name, qty) that prints the quantity followed by 'x' and the name, like

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Define a function format_item(name, qty) that prints the quantity followed by 'x' and the name, like '5x Widget'. Call it with ('Widget', 5) then ('Bolt', 12).

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