what is the use of operator in Python Can anyone explain

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Hi,

I am new to python and still going through a learning phase, can anyone explain what is the use of // operator in Python?

Thanks.

Jun 23, 2020 in Python by Roshni
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Hi, @Roshni,

It is a Floor Divisionoperator, which is used for dividing two operands with the result as quotient showing only digits before the decimal point. For instance:

10//5 = 2 

and 

10.0//5.0 = 2.0.

Hope this helps.

answered Jun 23, 2020 by Gitika
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