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# source: https://www.hackerrank.com/challenges/lisa-workbook/problem | |
# video: https://youtu.be/G2_o-FqdCTs | |
def workbook(n, k, arr): | |
count = 0 | |
current_page = 1 # NOTE: we're indexing starting at 1 | |
for question_count in arr: # O(n) | |
pages_added, remaining_questions = divmod(question_count, k) | |
for new_chapter_page in range(1, pages_added + 1): # O(pmodk) => O(100mod1) => O(100) => O(1) | |
first_question_on_page = (new_chapter_page - 1) * k + 1 | |
last_question_on_page = first_question_on_page + (k - 1) | |
# check for "special" question => page index will be within question range | |
count += first_question_on_page <= current_page <= last_question_on_page | |
current_page += 1 | |
# handle remainder questions | |
if remaining_questions: # will add another page | |
first_question_on_page = pages_added * k + 1 | |
last_question_on_page = first_question_on_page + (remaining_questions - 1) | |
# check for "special" question => page index will be within question range | |
count += first_question_on_page <= current_page <= last_question_on_page | |
current_page += 1 | |
return count # Total Time Complexity: O(n) * O(pmodk) => O(n) |
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Hmm, I just tried it now and it's still working on my end.

Did you select "Python 3" for the language? Perhaps something wasn't copied over completely?