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You want to create an abstract base class Shape with an abstract method area. Then, create two subclasses Circle and Square that implement area. Which code correctly achieves this?

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Python - Polymorphism and Dynamic Behavior
You want to create an abstract base class Shape with an abstract method area. Then, create two subclasses Circle and Square that implement area. Which code correctly achieves this?
Afrom abc import ABC class Shape(ABC): def area(self): pass class Circle(Shape): def area(self): return 3.14 * self.r ** 2 class Square(Shape): def area(self): return self.s * self.s
Bclass Shape: def area(self): pass class Circle(Shape): def area(self): return 3.14 * self.r ** 2 class Square(Shape): def area(self): return self.s * self.s
Cfrom abc import ABC, abstractmethod class Shape(ABC): @abstractmethod def area(self): pass class Circle(Shape): def __init__(self, r): self.r = r def area(self): return 3.14 * self.r ** 2 class Square(Shape): def __init__(self, s): self.s = s def area(self): return self.s * self.s
Dfrom abc import ABC, abstractmethod class Shape(ABC): def area(self): pass class Circle(Shape): def area(self): return 3.14 * self.r ** 2 class Square(Shape): def area(self): return self.s * self.s
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Check abstract base class definition

    from abc import ABC, abstractmethod class Shape(ABC): @abstractmethod def area(self): pass class Circle(Shape): def __init__(self, r): self.r = r def area(self): return 3.14 * self.r ** 2 class Square(Shape): def __init__(self, s): self.s = s def area(self): return self.s * self.s correctly imports ABC and abstractmethod, defines Shape as abstract with @abstractmethod on area.
  2. Step 2: Verify subclass implementations

    Both Circle and Square implement area properly, allowing instantiation.
  3. Step 3: Analyze other options

    The other options miss the @abstractmethod decorator or do not inherit from ABC properly, so they are not true abstract base classes.
  4. Final Answer:

    from abc import ABC, abstractmethod class Shape(ABC): @abstractmethod def area(self): pass class Circle(Shape): def __init__(self, r): self.r = r def area(self): return 3.14 * self.r ** 2 class Square(Shape): def __init__(self, s): self.s = s def area(self): return self.s * self.s -> Option C
  5. Quick Check:

    Use ABC and @abstractmethod for abstract base classes [OK]
Quick Trick: Use ABC and @abstractmethod to enforce method implementation [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Not using @abstractmethod decorator
  • Not inheriting from ABC
  • Defining abstract methods without decorator

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