Variable-Based Multiplication - Python Programming Exercise

In this exercise, you will develop a Python script to calculate and display the product of two numbers entered by the user. This task introduces you to handling user input in Python, using the input function to get values from the user and the multiplication operator to calculate the result. It’s an excellent way for beginners to practice using variables and basic arithmetic operations in programming. By completing this exercise, you will gain confidence in working with Python syntax and manipulating data entered by the user. This foundational skill is essential for building interactive Python applications that rely on user input for dynamic results. Once you’re comfortable with this, you’ll be ready to explore more advanced programming concepts and develop more complex Python programs.

 Category

Your First Steps in Python

 Exercise

Variable-Based Multiplication

 Objective

Develop a Python program to calculate and display the product of two numbers entered by the user.

 Example Python Exercise

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# Prompt the user to enter the first number
num1 = float(input("Enter the first number: "))

# Prompt the user to enter the second number
num2 = float(input("Enter the second number: "))

# Calculate the product of the two numbers
product = num1 * num2

# Display the result
print(f"The product of {num1} and {num2} is {product}")

 Output

Enter the first number: 4
Enter the second number: 5
The product of 4.0 and 5.0 is 20.0

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