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First solution in Uncategorized category for Feed Pigeons by quis20
def checkio(n):
return feed(n, 1, 0)
def feed(n, pigeon, last):
if n <= last:
return last
if n <= pigeon:
return n
return feed(n - pigeon, 2 * pigeon - last + 1, pigeon)
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"
Jan. 27, 2016