# Define categorize(score) that returns 'pass' if score >= 60, otherwise 'fail'

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Define categorize(score) that returns 'pass' if score >= 60, otherwise 'fail'. Print the result of calling it with 75, then with 40.

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