function help

[Nickd12]

this might be a dumb question but i have this function can i set what i want it to return using a variable.

for example if i call my minute_ function i set x = 2 can i have another variable indicating what i want it to return.

i want to return either minute = x * second()or min_as_second = m * second() depending on the situation.

im just trying to avoid if statements or is that the only way?

def minute_(x):
    m = second() * 60  # = 60
    minute = x * second()
    min_as_second = m * second()
    return min_as_second