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First solution in Clear category for Feed Pigeons by mkopta
def checkio(food):
count = 0
minute = 1
pigeons = 0
while food > pigeons:
food -= pigeons
new_pigeons = minute
count += min(new_pigeons, food)
food -= min(new_pigeons, food)
pigeons += new_pigeons
minute += 1
return count
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. 18, 2015