Python Coding Challenge - Question with Answer (ID 021126)

 

Explanation:

Step 1: Understanding str.maketrans()

The maketrans() method creates a translation table that maps characters to other characters.

table = str.maketrans("abc", "123")

Here, Python creates the following character mapping:

Original character Replacement

a 1

b 2

c 3

So, the translation table stores these replacements:

- a → 1

- b → 2

- c → 3

Step 2: Understanding the translate() Method

"cabaca".translate(table)

The translate() method checks every character in the string and replaces it according to the translation table.

Let's convert each character:

Original Translated

c 3

a 1

b 2

a 1

c 3

a 1

Step 3: Applying the Translation

Original string:

"cabaca"

After translation:

"312131"

Step 4: Understanding print()

The print() function displays the translated string on the screen.

3. Final Output

Output: 312131

312131

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