37 lines
720 B
Python
37 lines
720 B
Python
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rolling_dice.py
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This module solves the rolling dice in-class problem.
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Run with "python rolling_dice.py"
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"""
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def average(i, outcomes):
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rsp = 0
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for j in range(1, 7):
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rsp += outcomes.get((i, j), 0)
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return rsp / 6
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def simulate(n_rounds):
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outcomes = {}
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for i in reversed(range(1, n_rounds + 1)):
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for j in range(1, 7):
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outcomes[(i, j)] = max(j, average(i + 1, outcomes))
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return outcomes
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i = 0
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while True:
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i += 1
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outcomes = simulate(i)
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below_5 = False
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for j in range(1, 7):
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if outcomes[(1, j)] < 5:
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below_5 = True
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if not below_5:
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print('rounds needed: {}'.format(i))
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break
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