# Define a function make_multiplier(factor) that returns an inner function multiply(n) that returns n

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Define a function make_multiplier(factor) that returns an inner function multiply(n) that returns n * factor. Create double = make_multiplier(2) and triple = make_multiplier(3). Print double(5), then triple(5).

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