PCEP Practice Question: Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. x = 7 y = 2 result = x / y print(type(result))
What is the output of the code?
⚠ Common exam trap
Python Institute often tests the distinction between true division (`/`) and floor division (`//`), and the trap here is that candidates mistakenly think dividing two integers always yields an integer, forgetting that Python 3's `/` always returns a float.
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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<class 'float'>
The expression `3 / 2` performs true division in Python, which always returns a float even if both operands are integers. The result is `1.5`, and `type(1.5)` returns `<class 'float'>`. Therefore, option B is correct.
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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<class 'str'>
Why it's wrong here
Not a string.
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<class 'float'>
Why this is correct
Division yields float.
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<class 'int'>
Why it's wrong here
Even if divisible, division returns float.
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<class 'bool'>
Why it's wrong here
Not boolean.
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