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Which of the following accurately describes the distinction between an integer and a float in Python?
Which of the following accurately describes the distinction between an integer and a float in Python?
- Integers can store larger numerical values than floats due to their optimized memory allocation.
- Integers represent whole numbers without any decimal part, while floats represent numbers with a decimal component. (correct)
- Floats are designed to represent approximations of numbers, whereas integers represent exact numerical values.
- Floats can only store positive numbers, whereas integers can store both positive and negative values.
Given a variable measurement which represents a physical quantity, under what condition would it be most appropriate to store measurement as a float rather than an integer?
Given a variable measurement which represents a physical quantity, under what condition would it be most appropriate to store measurement as a float rather than an integer?
- When the `measurement` is always a positive number.
- When memory conservation is the top priority, and the range of values is known.
- When the `measurement` requires precision beyond whole numbers, such as 2.5 kilograms. (correct)
- When needing to perform only basic arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction.
What will be the data type of the variable result after executing the following Python code:
num1 = 10
num2 = 2.0
result = num1 + num2
What will be the data type of the variable result after executing the following Python code:
num1 = 10
num2 = 2.0
result = num1 + num2
- `float` (correct)
- `boolean`
- `integer`
- `string`
Consider a scenario where you are developing a program to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) of individuals. Which data type would be most suitable for storing the BMI value, and why?
Consider a scenario where you are developing a program to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) of individuals. Which data type would be most suitable for storing the BMI value, and why?
Examine the following Python code:
quantity = 15
price = 99.99
total = quantity * price
What would be the most accurate data type for the total variable, and what potential issue could arise if an incorrect data type is used?
Examine the following Python code:
quantity = 15
price = 99.99
total = quantity * price
What would be the most accurate data type for the total variable, and what potential issue could arise if an incorrect data type is used?
Flashcards
What is an Integer (int)?
What is an Integer (int)?
Whole numbers, positive or negative, without decimals.
What is a Float?
What is a Float?
Numbers, positive or negative, containing one or more decimals.
Example of an integer
Example of an integer
A whole number.
Example of a float
Example of a float
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What do integers represent?
What do integers represent?
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Study Notes
- There are multiple ways to declare numbers in Python.
Integers (int)
- Integers represent whole numbers, which can be positive or negative.
- Example:
age = 24 - Example:
siblings = 3 - Example:
temperature = -50
Floats
- Floats represent numbers, positive or negative, containing one or more decimals.
- Example:
gpa = 4.0 - Example:
pizza_slices = 2.5 - Example:
dessert_slices = -1.75 - Distinction: Even though 4.0 and 4 have the same value, 4 is an integer while 4.0 is a float in Python.
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Description
Learn to declare numerical values in Python. Integers represent whole numbers, and floats represent numbers containing one or more decimals. Understand the distinction between integers and floats.
