Lesson guide
What this Python exercise practices
Create a Float Variable is a beginner practice lesson that focuses on functions, parameters, return values. It is designed to be solved in about 6 minutes with examples, starter code, and test feedback.
Prerequisites
- Python variables
- Function parameters
- Return values
Difficulty and time
- Level
- Beginner
- Estimated time
- 6 minutes
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Summary
Convert a numeric value into a float. Practice simple type conversion and returning values from functions.
Problem statement
Given a numeric value (an integer or a float), convert it to a float and return the result. Do not print the result; return it from the function. The function should work for positive, negative, and zero values. Use Python's built-in conversion, and ensure the returned value is of float type.
Task
Write a function that takes a numeric input (int or float) and returns its float representation.
Examples
Integer to float
Input
create_float(5)
Output
5.0
Explanation
The integer 5 converted to float is 5.0.
Float input stays float
Input
create_float(3.7)
Output
3.7
Explanation
A float input should be returned as the same float value.
Input format
A single numeric argument (int or float) is passed to the function create_float(value).
Output format
Return a float corresponding to the input value.
Constraints
Do not print. Use the float conversion. The input will be a valid int or float.
Samples
Sample input 0
create_float(2)
Sample output 0
2.0
Explanation 0
2 becomes 2.0 when converted to float.
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