[Solved] What will be the output of this code?class Cat: def __repr__(self): return 'Cat()' def __str__(self): return 'A cat' c = Cat() print(c) | Python

Python - Magic Methods and Operator Overloading

What will be the output of this code?

class Cat:
    def __repr__(self):
        return 'Cat()'
    def __str__(self):
        return 'A cat'

c = Cat()
print(c)

AA cat

BCat()

C<__main__.Cat object at 0x...>

DError

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand print calls __str__ if available
When printing an object, Python calls __str__ if defined, otherwise __repr__.
Step 2: Check class methods
Cat class defines both __repr__ and __str__, so print(c) calls __str__, which returns 'A cat'.
Final Answer:
A cat -> Option A
Quick Check:
print calls __str__ if present = 'A cat' [OK]

Quick Trick: print() uses __str__ if defined, else __repr__ [OK]

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