Python Programming - Tricky Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Tricky Questions - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
What is the output of the following Python code?
def mystery_function(x):
return x if x > 0 else mystery_function(-x)
result = mystery_function(-5)
print(result)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The
mystery_function recursively calls itself with the absolute value of the input until the input is greater than 0. Therefore, mystery_function(-5) returns mystery_function(5), resulting in the output 5.
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