[FIXED] Why is print('a' > 'b') False and print('a' > 'A') True?

Issue

When we execute the program print('a' > 'b') it gives us the answer False.

When we execute the program print('a' > 'A') it gives us the answer True.

Please help me with a detailed explanation.

Solution

when comparing characters using the < or > it converts it to an integer.

according to ASCII Table

Meaning:

• a is 97 decimal
• b is 98 decimal
• A is 65 decimal
• B is 66 decimal

therefor:

print('a' > 'b') is false because print(97 > 98)

and then:

print('a' > 'A') is true because print(97 > 65)

Answered By - Dean Van Greunen

Answer Checked By - Marilyn (PHPFixing Volunteer)