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Which of the following is the correct syntax to find the index of element 5 in a Python list named numbers?

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Intro to Computing - How Files and Folders Organize Data
Which of the following is the correct syntax to find the index of element 5 in a Python list named numbers?
Anumbers.index(5)
Bindex(numbers, 5)
Cnumbers.find(5)
Dfind(numbers, 5)
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall Python list method for finding index

    Python lists use the index() method to find the position of an element.

  2. Step 2: Match method to syntax

    Only numbers.index(5) is correct syntax to find element 5's index.

  3. Final Answer:

    numbers.index(5) -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    List method to find index = index() [OK]
Quick Trick: Use list.index(value) to find element position [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using find() which is for strings, not lists
  • Trying to call index as a standalone function
  • Confusing method name with other languages

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