What is the expected output of the following code if the user enters 2 and 4? ``python x = int(input()) y = int(input()) print(x + y) ``

Question

x = int(input())
y = int(input())
print(x + y)

Options

• A6
• B2
• C4
• D24

• A
  86% (18)
• B
  10% (2)
• C
  5% (1)

Explanation

Option A (6) is correct because int(input()) converts each entered string to an integer, so x = 2 and y = 4, and print(x + y) performs integer addition: 2 + 4 = 6.

Option D (24) is the most tempting wrong answer - it's what you'd get if the inputs were treated as strings and concatenated ("2" + "4" == "24"), but the int() conversion prevents this. Option B (2) and Option C (4) would only print if the code printed x or y individually, not their sum.

Memory tip: See int(input()) → think "math mode." The int() wrapper is the signal that + will add, not concatenate. If you ever see raw input() without int(), assume string behavior and concatenation.

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