Question 165 of 498
PCEP Practice Question: Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators
Which operator is used for integer division in Python?
⚠ Common exam trap
Python Institute often tests the distinction between / (true division returning a float) and // (floor division returning an integer), trapping candidates who assume / always performs integer division in Python as it does in some other languages.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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//
The // operator in Python performs floor division, which returns the integer quotient after dividing two numbers, discarding any fractional remainder. For example, 7 // 2 yields 3, not 3.5, making it the explicit integer division operator.
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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%
Why it's wrong here
This is modulo operator.
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**
Why it's wrong here
This is exponentiation operator.
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/
Why it's wrong here
This is float division, not integer division.
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//
Why this is correct
Correct; // performs floor division.
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Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
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