diff --git a/src/passExam.py b/src/passExam.py
index a2adda3..61cf919 100644
--- a/src/passExam.py
+++ b/src/passExam.py
@@ -2,4 +2,6 @@
 #a student passes their exam if they study for more than 5 hours but less
 #than 40 (at 40, their brain turns to mush)
 def pass_exam(hours_studied):
-	pass
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+	if hours_studied < 40 and 5 < hours_studied:
+		return True
+	return False