Practice Implementation Using While Loop (2.1.7) - Improving naive gcd
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Implementation using while loop

Practice - Implementation using while loop

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does GCD stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what this term signifies.

Question 2 Easy

What is a while loop used for in programming?

💡 Hint: Consider loops that continue under certain conditions.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a while loop in Python?

To execute code a fixed number of times.
To execute code while a condition is true.
To create decision branches.

💡 Hint: Think about loops that need to repeat until a certain condition changes.

Question 2

True or False: The GCD of any two numbers is always greater than zero.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what the definition of GCD implies.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a Python script that uses a while loop to determine the GCD of three numbers. Explain the logic behind your code.

💡 Hint: Consider how to extend the GCD concept beyond just two numbers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Modify the existing GCD function to return the number of iterations taken to find the GCD. How would you track this?

💡 Hint: Think about how you can count while you also find GCD.

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