nearest square and its root (snippet)

Python example 'nearest square and its root'

Functions in program:

• def nearest_square(n):

nearest square and its root

Python beginners example: nearest square and its root

# Find the nearest root and its square

def nearest_square(n):
    i = 0
    found = False
    while (not found):
        if i ** 2 <= n < ((i + 1) ** 2):
            found = True
        else:
            i += 1
    return (i, i ** 2)

# Test
case = 40
res = nearest_square(case)
print("Nearest square to {}: \n{}".format(case, res[1]))

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