Question 295 of 498
PCEP Practice Question: Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators
A developer writes: print(10 * '5'). What is the output?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the string repetition operator with arithmetic multiplication, leading them to mistakenly compute 10 * 5 = 50 instead of recognizing that the operand is a string literal.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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5555555555
In Python, the multiplication operator (*) when used with a string and an integer performs string repetition. The expression 10 * '5' repeats the string '5' ten times, resulting in the string '5555555555'. The print() function then outputs this concatenated string without quotes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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10
Why it's wrong here
Not correct.
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50
Why it's wrong here
That would be integer multiplication.
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5
Why it's wrong here
Not correct.
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5555555555
Why this is correct
String repetition.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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