What will be the output of the following Python code? >>>list1 = [1, 3] >>>list2 = list1 >>>list1[0] = 4 >>>print(list2)

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Geek Boy Staff asked 4 years ago

What will be the output of the following Python code?

>>>list1 = [1, 3]
>>>list2 = list1
>>>list1[0] = 4
>>>print(list2)

a. [1, 4]
b. [1, 3, 4]
c. [4, 3]
d. [1, 3]

1 Answers

Geek Boy Staff answered 4 years ago

c. [4, 3]
Explanation: Lists should be copied by executing [:] operation.