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2,453 PointsCould you guys tell me the definition of 'ints' and 'float' in Python
Based on what I am currently understanding so far
a float is like a decimal number in math
how about ints???
1 Answer
Steven Parker
231,236 PointsAn integer (int) is a "whole number".
So while a float might represent 12.7, the int version of the same value would just be 12. Integer math always throws away any fractional part of a number.
Minwook Jeong
2,453 PointsMinwook Jeong
2,453 PointsThanks bro!