type, isinstance and the conversion functions
Look at int("1_000"): underscores are allowed in text given to int().
Every value has a type. type() and isinstance() tell you which, and int(), float(), str() and bool() convert between types when the conversion makes sense. Python never converts text and numbers silently, so "5" + 5 is an error.
Change the code and press Run (Ctrl+Enter). Predict what will happen first, then break it on purpose and read what changes. Your edits are saved and match the lesson page.
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Practice questions
Write the code in the editor, run it, then open the model answer to compare.
Convert the text "250" to a number, add 50, and print the total.
Turn the number 7 into text and use it to print Lucky number: 7 by joining strings with +.
Turn the text "9.99" into a whole number by cutting off the decimals, and print it.
Explain it without notes
What is the difference between type(x) and isinstance(x, int)?
Why does Python refuse "5" + 5, and what are the two ways to resolve it?
What does int(-3.9) give, and what does that tell you about int() on floats?
What is the difference between a ValueError and a TypeError in conversions?
Expected output
<class 'int'> <class 'float'> <class 'str'> <class 'bool'> <class 'NoneType'>
True False True
True
43 7.0 99 balloons
3 -3 7.0 False True
12 1000 255 5
3.0 <class 'float'> 2.5