Run Details #982
Model
GPT-5.4 mini
Score
100
Correct (≥100)
1/1
Incorrect (<100)
0
Median Time
1460.0ms
Tokens Used
528
Cost
$0.0015
Benchmark:
0304_python_coin_change
Run Date: 2026-03-17 19:05:40
Coding question results (1)
0304_python_coin_change:0
Correct
Score: 100 • 1460ms • 528 tokens • $0.0015
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
```python
def min_coins_for_amount(amount, coins):
if not isinstance(amount, int) or isinstance(amount, bool):
raise TypeError("amount must be an int")
if not isinstance(coins, (list, tuple)):
raise TypeError("coins must be a list or tuple")
if amount < 0:
raise ValueError("amount must be non-negative")
if len(coins) == 0:
if amount == 0:
return 0
raise ValueError("exact change is impossible")
normalized = []
for coin in coins:
if not isinstance(coin, int) or isinstance(coin, bool):
raise TypeError("coin values must be ints")
if coin <= 0:
raise ValueError("coin values must be positive")
normalized.append(coin)
if amount == 0:
return 0
inf = amount + 1
dp = [0] + [inf] * amount
for current in range(1, amount + 1):
best = inf
for coin in normalized:
if coin <= current:
candidate = dp[current - coin] + 1
if candidate < best:
best = candidate
dp[current] = best
if dp[amount] == inf:
raise ValueError("exact change is impossible")
return dp[amount]
```
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 | Pass | [-1, [1, 2]] |
ValueError |
ValueError |
- |