python - Float must be a string or a number? -

i have simple program. code:

money = open("money.txt", "r") moneyx = float(money) print(moneyx)

the text file, money.txt, contains this:

0.00

the error message receive is:

typeerror: float() argument must string or number

it simple mistake. advice? using python 3.3.3.

money file object, not content of file. content, have read file. if entire file contains 1 number, read() need.

moneyx = float(money.read())

otherwise might want use readline() read single line or try csv module more complex files.

also, don't forget close() file when done, or use with keyword have closed automatically.

with open("money.txt") money:     moneyx = float(money.read()) print(moneyx)

harsh