Week 2 · Python foundations

Variables, input and calculations

A calculator forgets everything after each sum. A program can remember values, ask people for information and reuse results. Today you build a trip-cost calculator a class treasurer could actually use.

Software, data and AI90 minutesBeginnerLevel 1 module

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Store values in variables and choose clear variable names
Tell the difference between text (str), whole numbers (int) and decimals (float)
Read input from the user and convert it to a number
Use + - * / // % ** and round() to solve a real calculation

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