can't multiply sequence by non-int of type 'float'

Question

level: beginner

why do i get error \"can\'t multiply sequence by non-int of type \'float\'\"?

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Answer 1

Python allows for you to multiply sequences to repeat their values. Here is a visual example:

>>> [1] * 5
[1, 1, 1, 1, 1]

But it does not allow you to do it with floating point numbers:

>>> [1] * 5.1
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "", line 1, in 
TypeError: can't multiply sequence by non-int of type 'float'