[Solved] Identify the issue in this Python code snippet for applying a discount:price = 120 discount = 15 final_price = price - (price * discount) print(final_price) | LLD

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Identify the issue in this Python code snippet for applying a discount:

price = 120
discount = 15
final_price = price - (price * discount)
print(final_price)

ADiscount should be divided by 100 to represent percentage

BPrice should be multiplied by discount without parentheses

CDiscount variable should be a string

DFinal price calculation is correct

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze discount calculation
The discount is used as 15 instead of 0.15, causing an incorrect large subtraction.
Step 2: Correct approach
Discount percentage must be divided by 100 to convert to decimal.
Final Answer:
Discount should be divided by 100 to represent percentage -> Option A
Quick Check:
Percentage discounts require decimal conversion [OK]

Quick Trick: Divide percentage discount by 100 before multiplying [OK]

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