Lesson 3 of 19
Operators
Calculate values and compare expressions.
Introduction
Operators perform arithmetic, comparisons and logical checks. Python uses +, -, *, /, //, %, and ** for common calculations.
Comparison operators return True or False, while and/or/not combine conditions.
Key insight
Calculate values and compare expressions.
Example
price = 12
quantity = 3
total = price * quantity
print(total >= 30)This example shows the core operators idea in a small, runnable program.
Real-world example
Shopping carts use arithmetic operators to calculate item totals and taxes.
Test yourself
2-question check
1
What is the main idea in Operators?
2
Where can operators be useful?
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Practice challenge
Calculate the remainder when 17 is divided by 5.