Write a function that returns the sum of multiples of 3 and 5 between 0 and limit (parameter)

Question

1.00/5 (2 votes)

See more:

Write a function that returns the sum of multiples of 3 and 5 between 0 and limit (parameter). For example, if limit is 20, it should return the sum of 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20.

What I have tried:

i don't know what is logic behind this question.please help me

Posted 7-Aug-20 19:34pm

heisnberg

Updated 5-Oct-22 3:04am

Add a Solution

Comments

Patrice T 8-Aug-20 1:57am

Which part of the problem you don't understand ?

4 solutions

Solution 2

Python

def calculate_sum(a, N): 
  
    # Number of multiples 
    m = N / a 
  
    # sum of first m natural numbers 
    sum = m * (m + 1) / 2
  
    # sum of multiples 
    ans = a * sum
  
    print("Sum of multiples of ", a, 
          " up to ", N, " = ", ans) 
  
# Driver Code 
calculate_sum(7, 49)

Posted 13-Oct-20 4:05am

Member 14963273

Updated 13-Oct-20 4:49am

v2

Comments

CPallini 13-Oct-20 10:55am

My 5.
That's is clever code, albeit incorrect: you should replace the division operator ('/') with the integral division one ('//').
Moreover it doesn't directly answer the OP question.

Dave Kreskowiak 13-Oct-20 11:43am

Uhhh, it's not a good idea to do someone's homework for them. The OP learns nothing about problem solving when you do that.

Solution 3

def sum_of_numbers(limit):
total = 0
for i in range(limit):
if i % 3 == 0 or i % 5 == 0:
total = total + i
i = i + 1
return total

userInput = int(input("Enter limiting number: "))
plusOne = userInput + 1
print(sum_of_numbers(plusOne))

Posted 8-Jun-21 6:46am

Member 15236581

Updated 8-Jun-21 6:47am

Comments

CHill60 9-Jun-21 4:48am

I doubt the OP still has this homework assignment nearly a year after it was due, and even if they did it doesn't help them to actually code up Solution 1 - which is all you have tried to do. So you haven't really added anything new to the thread.
This may be your own attempt to produce something for your own homework, so here are some points about your code:
- I tried to run your code. All I got was an error "IndentationError: expected an indented block". Indent your code properly - use the formatting bar or spaces.
- The line i = i + 1 is pointless - it's not part of the loop and the value is never used.
- Why are you adding 1 to the User input - that was not a requirement? Instead that should be happening within the sum_of_numbers function because it is only necessary because you chose to use range(limit) - change that to range(limit + 1) - encapsulate it within the function. Or even better explicitly state the full range and use range(0, limit + 1)

Solution 4

def sum_of_multiples(limit):
sum=[]
for number in range(1, limit):
if number%3 == 0:
sum.append(number)
if number%5 == 0:
sum.append(number)
print(sum)

sum_of_multiples(int(input("enter the limit: ")))

Posted 23-Sep-22 21:16pm

Member 15777477

Comments

CHill60 6-Oct-22 6:15am

Reasons for my downvote:
- You have added nothing new to the thread - read the comments against previous solutions.
- Your code won't even parse/compile - indentation is required
- Your code is poorly written

if number%3 == 0:           sum.append(number)if number%5 == 0:          sum.append(number)

would be better written as

if number%3 == 0 or number%5 == 0:          sum.append(number)

(I can't get the linefeeds into the comment, but do you see the principle)

Add a Solution

Add your solution here

Treat my content as plain text, not as HTML

Preview 0

…

Existing Members

Sign in to your account

...or Join us

Download, Vote, Comment, Publish.

Your Email
Password
Forgot your password?

Your Email
This email is in use. Do you need your password?
Optional Password

I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Please subscribe me to the CodeProject newsletters

When answering a question please:

Read the question carefully.
Understand that English isn't everyone's first language so be lenient of bad spelling and grammar.
If a question is poorly phrased then either ask for clarification, ignore it, or edit the question and fix the problem. Insults are not welcome.
Don't tell someone to read the manual. Chances are they have and don't get it. Provide an answer or move on to the next question.

Let's work to help developers, not make them feel stupid.

This content, along with any associated source code and files, is licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2020-08-07T19:51:00

Solution 1

It's pretty simple:
1) Create a function which takes an integer parameter called limit
2) Inside the function:
2.1) Create a variable called sum and set it to zero.
2.2) Run a loop from 0 to limit inclusively.
2.3) Inside the loop:
2.3.1) If the loop variable is a multiple of 3, add it to sum
2.3.2) Otherwise, if it's a multiple of 5, add it to sum
2.4) After the loop, return sum

Hint: you can use the modulus operator to check for multiples of n

Give it a try, it's a pretty simple task!

Posted 7-Aug-20 19:51pm

OriginalGriff

Comments

Anurag Gandhi 8-Aug-20 5:35am

Great!! Someone trying to get their homework done here. But, I like the way you helped. :)

CPallini 13-Oct-20 10:56am

5.

Themba Lawrence Lekhebotsane 23-Oct-21 9:12am

do you have the code for solution 1

OriginalGriff 23-Oct-21 9:18am

Yes.
Why?