Run Details #1059
Score
0
Stored run score 92 recalculated to 0 after question exclusions.
Correct (≥100)
0/1
Incorrect (<100)
1
Median Time
9764.0ms
Tokens Used
517
Cost
488µ$
Benchmark:
0304_python_coin_change
Run Date: 2026-04-02 21:23:46
Coding question results (1)
0304_python_coin_change:0
Incorrect
Score: 92 • 9764ms • 517 tokens • 488µ$
Question: Write Python 3.12 code only.
Define exactly one function named min_coins_for_amount(amount, coins).
Return the minimum number of coins needed to make the amount exactly.
If exact change is impossible, raise ValueError.
Raise TypeError for invalid input types.
Do not use any imports (no numpy, requests, or other libraries).
Sandbox note: dunder attribute access is blocked (for example, type(x).__name__). Avoid names/attributes starting with '__'.
Expected output format:
- Return exactly one fenced Markdown code block starting with ```python and ending with ```.
- Put only valid Python code inside that block (no prose before/after).
- Use 4 spaces for indentation (not tabs).
- Do not return JSON and do not wrap code in a "function" key.
Sample input/output behavior:
- min_coins_for_amount(44, [1, 4, 22]) -> 2
Task:
Write a Python 3.12 function for making change with the fewest coins (e.g., 78c with 1c, 4c, 22c).
Submitted code
def min_coins_for_amount(amount, coins):
if not isinstance(amount, int) or amount < 0:
raise TypeError("Amount must be a non-negative integer.")
if not isinstance(coins, list):
raise TypeError("Coins must be a list.")
for coin in coins:
if not isinstance(coin, int) or coin <= 0:
raise TypeError("All coins must be positive integers.")
# dp[i] will store the minimum number of coins needed to make amount i
dp = [float('inf')] * (amount + 1)
dp[0] = 0
for a in range(1, amount + 1):
for coin in coins:
if a - coin >= 0:
if dp[a - coin] != float('inf'):
dp[a] = min(dp[a], dp[a - coin] + 1)
result = dp[amount]
if result == float('inf'):
raise ValueError("Exact change is impossible with the given coins.")
else:
return int(result)
Test case results
| # | Status | Args | Expected | Actual | Error |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pass | [78, [1, 4, 22]] |
6 |
6 |
- |
| 1 | Pass | [0, [1, 4, 22]] |
0 |
0 |
- |
| 2 | Pass | [8, [1, 4, 22]] |
2 |
2 |
- |
| 3 | Pass | [44, [1, 4, 22]] |
2 |
2 |
- |
| 4 | Pass | [23, [1, 4, 22]] |
2 |
2 |
- |
| 5 | Pass | [7, [2, 4]] |
ValueError |
ValueError |
- |
| 6 | Pass | [11, [5, 6]] |
2 |
2 |
- |
| 7 | Pass | [10, [1, 5, 7]] |
2 |
2 |
- |
| 8 | Pass | [24, [1, 5, 7]] |
4 |
4 |
- |
| 9 | Pass | [3, [2]] |
ValueError |
ValueError |
- |
| 10 | Pass | [10, '124'] |
TypeError |
TypeError |
- |
| 11 | Fail | [-1, [1, 2]] |
ValueError |
TypeError |
Amount must be a non-negative integer. |