How to Format Floats in Python
A float in Python is a decimal number used to store large values to great decimal precision. If you want to change a float to a different number type (such as an integer), you have to perform a format operation on the float. If you don't perform this operation, then any code you write that manipulates the float as though it's a different type of number may fail or give you unexpected results.
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Open your python file in your preferred editor of choice.
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Create a new float variable by typing "float yourVariable = 5.89431;" on a new line for this example.
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Type "cast(yourVariable,int)" in a new line to format the float as an integer. You can also use "decimal" or "double" in place of "int," depending on what type of number you need.
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