Question

Which of the following expressions is an example of type conversion?

(a) 4.0 + float(3)

(b) 5.3 + 6.3

(c) 5.0 + 3

(d) 3 + 7

I have been asked this question in homework.

The query is from Precedence and Associativity topic in chapter Precedence and Associativity, Bitwise & Boolean of Python

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) 4.0 + float(3)

For explanation: Type conversion is nothing but explicit conversion of operands to a specific type. Options 5.3 + 6.3 and 5.0 + 3 are examples of implicit conversion whereas option 4.0 + float(3) is an example of explicit conversion or type conversion.