Hex and Bin - Python Programming Exercise

This Python program prompts the user to enter a number and then displays its equivalent values in both hexadecimal and binary formats. The program continues to run, performing these conversions, until the user enters 0, at which point it terminates. The hexadecimal format represents numbers using a base of 16, utilizing digits 0-9 and letters A-F, while the binary format represents numbers using a base of 2, consisting of only the digits 0 and 1. This program is a great way to practice number system conversions and get familiar with Python's built-in functions for handling different bases. The program repeatedly processes user input and demonstrates how to convert decimal numbers into binary and hexadecimal formats efficiently. It's an excellent example of using loops in Python to handle repetitive tasks and conditional statements to control the program's flow. By using Python’s built-in functions like bin() and hex(), the program simplifies the conversion process and provides a practical way to work with numerical representations in computing.

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Python Data Types

 Exercise

Hex And Bin

 Objective

Develop a Python program to prompt the user for a number and display it in both hexadecimal and binary. It must repeat until the user enters 0.

 Example Python Exercise

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# Repeat until the user enters 0
while True:
    # Prompt the user for a number
    number = int(input("Enter a number (0 to stop): "))
    
    # If the number is 0, exit the loop
    if number == 0:
        break

    # Convert the number to hexadecimal and binary
    hexadecimal = hex(number)
    binary = bin(number)

    # Display the results
    print(f"Hexadecimal: {hexadecimal}")
    print(f"Binary: {binary}")
    print()  # Blank line for better readability

 Output

Enter a number (0 to stop): 10
Hexadecimal: 0xa
Binary: 0b1010

Enter a number (0 to stop): 255
Hexadecimal: 0xff
Binary: 0b11111111

Enter a number (0 to stop): 0

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