Question

Function name:
(Parameter types) -> Return type

bun_packages_required:
(int) -> int

Description:


There are ten hot dogs in a package of hot dogs and eight buns in a package of buns. Return the number of packages of hot dog buns needed for the given number of packages of hot dogs (assuming one hot dog per bun). Note: you should import math in order to use a function from that module.

i have to do this using python, does anyone have an idea of what coding i could possibly create? i'm a beginner

Answer 1

Have you managed to solve this problem on paper first? I believe the difficulty of this problem lies in the math aspect and not the programming aspect of it.

Answer 2

Tip: Least Common Multiple

Answer 3

ye no i understand what i have to find
im just confused on what i should use to reiterate it on the program because he wants us to use the math function from the import and what not

Answer 4

I see... Please post your implementation and we can then review it and help you with it!

Answer 5

Maybe you could use the gcd function of the fractions library!

Answer 6

Sorry to be a pain... but if I just give you the answer, then you won't learn anything.

If you don't want to think at all, send me a message and I will give you the answer there!

Answer 7

My original thought on this would be something like.
If the modulus of hot dogs and buns is greater than 0 then the answer is 1 more than the absolute of hot dogs divided by buns. This pseudocode is then relatively easy to change into actual code.
Now, looking at the math function I also found math.modf that can be used similarly.