solution.py

from __future__ import division, print_function, unicode_literals


def counting_sheep(N):
    '''
    Code Jam 2016, Qualification Round, Problem A
    '''
    digits = set(range(10))
    for i in range(1, int(1e6)):
        number = i*N
        digits.difference_update([int(x) for x in str(number)])
        if not digits:
            return number
    return 'INSOMNIA'

def revenge_of_the_pancakes(pancakes):
    '''
    Code Jam 2016, Qualification Round, Problem B
    '''
    last_pancake = '+'
    n_maneuver = 0
    for pancake in reversed(pancakes):
        if pancake == last_pancake:
            pass
        else:
            n_maneuver += 1
            last_pancake = pancake
    return n_maneuver