Nearest Value
Find the nearest value to the given one.
You are given a set of integers and a value for which you need to find the nearest one.
For example, we have the following sequence of numbers: 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 17, and we need to find the nearest value to the number 9. If we sort this sequence in the ascending order, then to the left of number 9 will be number 7 and to the right - will be number 10. But 10 is closer than 7, which means that the correct answer is 10.
A few clarifications:
- If 2 numbers are at the same distance, you need to choose the smallest one;
- The sequence of numbers is always non-empty;
- The given value can be in this sequence, which means that it’s the answer;
- The sequence may contain both positive and negative numbers, but they are always integers;
- The sequence isn’t sorted and consists only unique numbers.
Input: Two arguments. A set of integers. The sought value as an integer.
Output: An integer.
Examples:
assert nearest_value({17, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12}, 9) == 10
assert nearest_value({17, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12}, 8) == 7
assert nearest_value({17, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12}, 9) == 8
assert nearest_value({17, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12}, 9) == 9
CheckiO Extensions allow you to use local files to solve missions. More info in a blog post.
In order to install CheckiO client you'll need installed Python (version at least 3.8)
Install CheckiO Client first:
pip3 install checkio_client
Configure your tool
checkio --domain=py config --key=
Sync solutions into your local folder
checkio sync
(in beta testing) Launch local server so your browser can use it and sync solution between local file end extension on the fly. (doesn't work for safari)
checkio serv -d
Alternatevly, you can install Chrome extension or FF addon
checkio install-plugin
checkio install-plugin --ff
checkio install-plugin --chromium
Read more here about other functionality that the checkio client provides. Feel free to submit an issue in case of any difficulties.
