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Conversion of One Data Type to Another
The prompt function discussed in the previous function returns a string. However, you had
asked the user to enter a number. In such a scenario, a string to number conversion may be
required.  In  JavaScript,  a  variable  can  be  converted  from  one  type  to  another  using  the
following functions:
Number Function
This function converts the object supplied to it into number data type. However, if
the function is unable to perform the conversion, NaN is returned.
String Function
This function converts the object supplied to it into string data type.

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