Ugly Number

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1Give yourself 5 minutes
2Answer out loud, not in your head
3Then compare with the answer below
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  1. 01Reject nonpositive input.
  2. 02Repeatedly divide by 2, 3, and 5 while divisible.
  3. 03Accept exactly when the remaining value is one.
  4. 04Explain why no other prime factor can disappear.

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Then expect these follow-ups

  • How would you generate the nth ugly number?

    Tests: dynamic programming

  • Why are only these divisions sufficient?

    Tests: prime factors

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