Python Coding Challenge - Question with Answer (ID 011126)

 

Explanation:

Step 1: Understanding the pow() Function

Python's pow() function can accept three arguments:

pow(base, exponent, modulus)

- base – The number to be raised to a power.

- exponent – The power to which the number is raised.

- modulus – The number by which the result is divided to find the remainder.

Step 2: Identifying the Arguments

In our code:

pow(2, 5, 7)

- Base = 2

- Exponent = 5

- Modulus = 7

Step 3: Calculating the Power

First, Python calculates:

2 ** 5

This means:

\[

2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 32

\]

Step 4: Applying the Modulus

Now Python calculates the remainder:

32 % 7

Since:

\[

32 = 7 \times 4 + 4

\]

The remainder is 4.

Step 5: Printing the Result

The print() function displays the returned value.

3. Final Output

Output: 4

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