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Strong number
Learn how to solve the 'Strong number' problem. This detailed resource details brute force and optimized approaches.
Problem Statement
Easy
Write a function is_strong(n) that takes a positive integer n and returns True if it is a Strong number, or False otherwise. A Strong number is a number where the sum of the factorials of its individual digits equals the number itself. For example, 145 = 1! + 4! + 5! = 1 + 24 + 120 = 145.
Constraints
- •1 <= n <= 10^6
Examples
Example 1
Input
n = 145
Output
True
Explanation
1! + 4! + 5! = 1 + 24 + 120 = 145, which equals n.
Example 2
Input
n = 2
Output
True
Explanation
2! = 2, which equals n.
Example 3
Input
n = 123
Output
False
Explanation
1! + 2! + 3! = 1 + 2 + 6 = 9, which is not 123.
Need a Hint?
Use simple arithmetic operators (like modulo `%`, division `//`), conditional checks, or loops to inspect number properties.
Edge Cases to Watch
- Empty list or null input variables
- Single item lists/arrays
- Extremely large input bounds causing integer or stack overflow
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