1.1.2 Basic Operators (+ - * / // % **)

Operators are symbols that tell Python how to perform calculations.
Python provides a set of basic arithmetic operators for working with numeric values.

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Arithmetic Operators

Python supports the following arithmetic operators:

• + : Addition
• - : Subtraction
• * : Multiplication
• / : Division (always returns a float)
• // : Integer (floor) division
• % : Modulus (remainder)
• ** : Exponentiation (power)

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Operator Behavior

• Division (/) always produces a floating-point result, even when dividing two integers.
• Integer division (//) discards the decimal part and keeps the integer result.
• The modulus operator (%) is often used to check divisibility.
• Exponentiation (**) is used for power calculations.

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Operator Precedence

Python follows a specific order when evaluating expressions:

1. Parentheses ()
2. Exponentiation **
3. Multiplication, division, floor division, modulus
4. Addition and subtraction

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📌 Note:
When expressions become complex, use parentheses to make calculations clearer and safer.