Question

The formatting method {1:<10} represents the ___________ positional argument, _________ justified in a 10 character wide field.

(a) first, right

(b) second, left

(c) first, left

(d) second, right

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) second, left

Explanation: The formatting method {1:<10} represents the second positional argument, left justified in a 10 character wide field.