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Simple Feeding Simulation solution in Clear category for Feed Pigeons by sir.marwin
def checkio(number):
minute = 0
pigeons = 0
feed = number
result = 0
while feed > 0:
minute += 1
pigeons += minute
if feed >= pigeons:
result = pigeons
feed -= pigeons
else:
result = max(result, feed)
feed = 0
#print (feed, minute, pigeons, result)
return result
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. 30, 2015
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