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First solution in Uncategorized category for Feed Pigeons by sebastian.okseniuk
def checkio(number):
minute = 0
fed_pigeons = 0
pigeons = 0
food = number
while True:
minute += 1
old_pigeons = pigeons
pigeons += minute
if food < pigeons:
remains_food = food - old_pigeons
if remains_food > 0:
fed_pigeons += remains_food
break
else:
food -= pigeons
fed_pigeons += minute
return fed_pigeons
if __name__ == '__main__':
#These "asserts" using only for self-checking and not necessary for auto-testing
assert checkio(1) == 1, "1st example"
assert checkio(2) == 1, "2nd example"
assert checkio(5) == 3, "3rd example"
assert checkio(10) == 6, "4th example"
Dec. 7, 2015
