01_Python_Introduction_examples/008 convert kilometers to miles.ipynb

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    "# Python Program to Convert Kilometers to Miles\n",
    "\n",
    "In this example, we'll learn to convert kilometers to miles and display it.\n",
    "\n",
    "To understand this example, you should have the knowledge of the following **[Python programming](https://github.com/milaan9/01_Python_Introduction/blob/main/000_Intro_to_Python.ipynb)** topics:\n",
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      "Enter value in kilometers: 2.5\n",
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    "#Example: Kilometers to Miles\n",
    "\n",
    "# Taking kilometers input from the user\n",
    "kilometers = float(input(\"Enter value in kilometers: \"))\n",
    "\n",
    "# conversion factor\n",
    "conv_fac = 0.621371\n",
    "\n",
    "# calculate miles\n",
    "miles = kilometers * conv_fac\n",
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    "**Explanation:** \n",
    "\n",
    "Here, the user is asked to enter kilometers. This value is stored in the **`kilometers`** variable.\n",
    "\n",
    "Since 1 kilometer is equal to 0.621371 miles, we can get the equivalent miles by multiplying kilometers with this factor."
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    "**Your turn:** Modify the above program to convert miles to kilometers using the following formula and run it.\n",
    "```python\n",
    "kilometers = miles / conv_fac\n",
    "```"
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