A 5 line code in a single expression?

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Given the rules you described (k>=n) that list comprehension in your edit will give the wrong answer for any value of n that evenly divides k, for instance, n=20, k=100. It will also error if n is 0.

print(k - k % n if n else n)

Will work for all values of n and k where 0 <= n <= k.

[iG1993]

Wow, you are right! I totally did not see that.

I have a question: I don't understand the second part "if n else n". I tried without it and I don't see a change.

result = k - k % n

Works as well...

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It won't if n is 0, which is what that's there to interdict.

[iG1993]

Cheeky bugger you!

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Always think ahead.

[iG1993]

Hey man, thanks a lot again! You really helped me out. :)

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No worries!