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Division Basics
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>>> ## Concept
In Python, dividing numbers can be easily done using the forward slash `/`. This operation will give you the quotient of the division, which is the result of dividing one number by another. When you use the division operator, Python will return a float, even if the numbers divide evenly.
Here's a simple example:
```python
result = 20 / 4
print(result) # This will output 5.0
```
In the above example, `20 / 4` performs a division, and the result is `5.0`. Notice that the result is a float.
## Practice
Let's practice dividing numbers. Your task is to write a small piece of code that calculates the result of dividing 100 by 5 and then prints out the result. This will help you become comfortable with the division operation in Python.
### Starter Code
```python
# TODO: Calculate 100 divided by 5 and print the result
```
### Instructions
1. In the provided starter code, replace the comment with a calculation that divides 100 by 5.
2. Use the `print` function to display the result.
### Example:
If you calculate 100 / 5, your result should be 20.0 and that's what you need to print.
Once you make this change, your program should output `20.0`, which will pass the test case.
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