Functions · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
What is the output of the following Python code? x = 10 def change(): global x x = x + 5 return x print(change(), x)
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What is the output of the following Python code? x = 10 def change(): global x x = x + 5 return x print(change(), x)
- A.15 10
- B.10 15
- C.15 15Correct answer
- D.Error because x is used inside the function
Solution
The global statement allows the function to modify the global variable x. The function changes x from 10 to 15 and returns 15, so both printed values are 15.
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