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Pandas - Apply a Lambda Function to Column Values with apply()

Pandas: Custom Function Exercise-6 with Solution

Write a Pandas program that apply a Lambda function to DataFrame columns using apply() function.

In this exercise, we have applied a lambda function that halves the values of a column using apply() function.

Sample Solution:

Code :

import pandas as pd

# Create a sample DataFrame
df = pd.DataFrame({
    'A': [10, 20, 30],
    'B': [40, 50, 60]
})

# Apply a lambda function to halve the values in column 'A'
df['A'] = df['A'].apply(lambda x: x / 2)

# Output the result
print(df)

Output:

      A   B
0   5.0  40
1  10.0  50
2  15.0  60                               

Explanation:

  • Created a DataFrame with columns 'A' and 'B'.
  • Applied a lambda function to divide the values in column 'A' by 2.
  • Modified column 'A' and printed the updated DataFrame.

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