[Solved] Given this Elasticsearch mapping snippet, what type of number can price store?{ "mappings": { "properties": { "price": { "type": "float" } } } } | Elasticsearch

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Given this Elasticsearch mapping snippet, what type of number can price store?

{
  "mappings": {
    "properties": {
      "price": {
        "type": "float"
      }
    }
  }
}

ABoolean true/false values

BOnly whole numbers

CText values representing numbers

DDecimal numbers with floating point

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the type assigned to price
The type is "float", which stores decimal numbers with floating point precision.
Step 2: Understand what float means
Float allows decimals, unlike integer or long which store whole numbers only.
Final Answer:
Decimal numbers with floating point -> Option D
Quick Check:
Float type = decimals allowed [OK]

Quick Trick: Float type stores decimal numbers, not just whole numbers [OK]

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