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Python
34 lines
679 B
Python
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Calculate the number of possible paths from the top left corner to the bottom
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right, without backtracking (no moving up or left)
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i.e., for a 2x2 grid:
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Paths to each point, forming a Pascal Triangle:
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1 1 1
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1 2 3
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1 3 6
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001 001 001 001
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001 002 003 004
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001 003 006 010
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001 004 010 020
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"""
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def pascal(row, col):
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val = 1
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r = row + 1
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for c in range(1, col + 1):
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val = (val * ((r - c) / float(c)))
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return int(val)
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def paths(size):
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return pascal(size + (size - 2), size - 1)
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if __name__ == '__main__':
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# 20x20 grid
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# Points = cubes + 1
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size = 21
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print 'Paths: ', paths(size)
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