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Explain the alternative choices for int division (//) and modulo (i % j) sign determination. Mention that some languages choose truncation and 'i' determination. Justify Python's choice of flooring and 'j' determination.
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Explain the alternative choices for int division (i // j) and modulo (i % j) sign determination.
Mention that some languages choose truncation and 'i' determination. Justify Python's choice of flooring and 'j' determination.
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