Question

what is the output of the following code?

x = \10.5\
y = float(x) + 2
print(y)

12.5
10.52
12
error

Explanation:

Step1: Convert string to float

The float(x) function converts the string "10.5" to the float \(10.5\).

Step2: Perform addition

We then add \(2\) to \(10.5\), so \(y = 10.5+2\).

Answer:

A. 12.5