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Q&A Where did my proper divisor sum program went wrong?

Here in Python, I created a program for this challenge and I'm having trouble debugging it. I already fixed most errors I have on my program but here's what I have left: x=y=z=[];i=0.0;a=int(input...

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#3: Post edited by (deleted user) · 2021-06-20T14:48:37Z (almost 3 years ago)

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Here in Python, I created a program for [this challenge](https://codegolf.codidact.com/posts/282244) and I'm having trouble debugging it. I already fixed most errors I have on my program but here's what I have left:
```python
x=y=z=[];i=0.0;a=int(input());b=0
for c in range(1,a+1):
for d in range(1,a):
i+=1
if a/c==i and c!=a:b+=c
if b<a:x.append(c)
elif b>a:y.append(c)
else:z.append(c)
i=b=0
print("[",end='')
for j in x:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(x):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in y:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(y):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in z:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(z):print(" ",end='')
print("]",end='')
```
Basically, I'm trying to make a number checker so I can get the inputted number's proper divisor sum, which in my understanding is the sum of divisors that results in a quotient that can be formatted as `n.00000...`, but the resulting output leaves me with all the numbers from 1 to the input. [See it for yourself! (SIFY)](https://tio.run/##lY5fC4IwFEef9VOsXtpQSoleZrcvIj5c56qJrGEGzi9v3Yr@QAg9Dc6Pe3ac744nux7HHjwMkBeZgWSZZAjGdtxYd@m4EFkJSbg/tUwxY1mL9qB5GmOUChkGxKsvTjQwEaT07BmuFIBhaCumZoCyjECFNJRblP0SndO24kqEgW6I7lD6b3rWcvgkBijItdQ4z@fxjcNiIe6JNaX0t4LHXL9G@rGeQaMt74V8HrP38ZMUMftl9NNG/79xmDYOU8YXGcd0cwU)
I've been trying to figure out where the problem lies and I suspect it has to do with the first `for` loop, but I don't know where exactly to fix. Where did I mess up or how do I fix this?

Here in Python, I created a program for [this challenge](https://codegolf.codidact.com/posts/282244) and I'm having trouble debugging it. I already fixed most errors I have on my program but here's what I have left:
```python
x=y=z=[];i=0.0;a=int(input());b=0
for c in range(1,a+1):
for d in range(1,a):
i+=1
if a/c==i and c!=a:b+=c
if b<a:x.append(c)
elif b>a:y.append(c)
else:z.append(c)
i=b=0
print("[",end='')
for j in x:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(x):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in y:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(y):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in z:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(z):print(" ",end='')
print("]",end='')
```
Here's the unshortened code with comments:
```
x=y=z=[] # Initialize up 3 empty lists
i=0.0 # initialize a float to make sure the numbers would be checked if it's a proper divisor
a=int(input()) # input an integer
b=0 # initialize the value for the proper divisor sum
for c in range(1,a+1): # start a for loop that checks which list should the number in the range of 1 and the input
for d in range(1,a): # start a for loop to get the proper divisor sum of each number in the range of 1 and the input
i+=1 # increment 1 for rechecking
if a/c==i and c!=a: # check if the number is a proper divisor
b+=c # if it is, then add it to the sum
if b<a:
x.append(c) # add to the list if the number is deficient
elif b>a:
y.append(c) # add to the list if the number is abundant
else:
z.append(c) # add to the list if the number is perfect
i=b=0 # reset the numbers for rechecking
print("[", end = '') # start the output by adding a bracket without a newline
for j in x: # print all deficient numbers as a list
print(j, end = '') # print the number according to the for loop without a newline
if j != len(x):
print(" ", end = '') # print a space to separate numbers without a newline except for the last number in the list
print("], [", end = '') # End the list, proceed to the next one
for j in y: # print all abundant numbers as a list
print(j, end = '') # print the number according to the for loop without a newline
if j != len(y):
print(" ", end = '') # print a space to separate numbers without a newline except for the last number in the list
print("], [", end = '') # End the list, proceed to the next one
for j in z: # print all perfect numbers as a list
print(j, end = '') # print the number according to the for loop without a newline
if j != len(z):
print(" ", end = '') # print a space to separate numbers without a newline except for the last number in the list
print("]", end = '') # end it with a bracket
```
Basically, I'm trying to make a number checker so I can get the inputted number's proper divisor sum, which in my understanding is the sum of divisors that results in a quotient that can be formatted as `n.00000...`, but the resulting output leaves me with all the numbers from 1 to the input. [See it for yourself! (SIFY)](https://tio.run/##lY5fC4IwFEef9VOsXtpQSoleZrcvIj5c56qJrGEGzi9v3Yr@QAg9Dc6Pe3ac744nux7HHjwMkBeZgWSZZAjGdtxYd@m4EFkJSbg/tUwxY1mL9qB5GmOUChkGxKsvTjQwEaT07BmuFIBhaCumZoCyjECFNJRblP0SndO24kqEgW6I7lD6b3rWcvgkBijItdQ4z@fxjcNiIe6JNaX0t4LHXL9G@rGeQaMt74V8HrP38ZMUMftl9NNG/79xmDYOU8YXGcd0cwU)
I've been trying to figure out where the problem lies and I suspect it has to do with the first `for` loop, but I don't know where exactly to fix. Where did I mess up or how do I fix this?

#2: Post edited by (deleted user) · 2021-06-20T14:16:17Z (almost 3 years ago)

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Where did my proper divisor sum program went wrong?

Here in Python, I created a program for [this challenge](https://codegolf.codidact.com/posts/282244) and I'm having trouble debugging it. I already fixed most errors I have on my program but here's what I have left:
~~```~~
x=y=z=[];i=0.0;a=int(input());b=0
for c in range(1,a+1):
for d in range(1,a):
i+=1
if a/c==i and c!=a:b+=c
if b<a:x.append(c)
elif b>a:y.append(c)
else:z.append(c)
i=b=0
print("[",end='')
for j in x:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(x):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in y:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(y):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in z:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(z):print(" ",end='')
print("]",end='')
```
Basically, I'm trying to make a number checker so I can get the inputted number's proper divisor sum, which in my understanding is the sum of divisors that results in a quotient that can be formatted as `n.00000...`, but the resulting output leaves me with all the numbers from 1 to the input. [See it for yourself! (SIFY)](https://tio.run/##lY5fC4IwFEef9VOsXtpQSoleZrcvIj5c56qJrGEGzi9v3Yr@QAg9Dc6Pe3ac744nux7HHjwMkBeZgWSZZAjGdtxYd@m4EFkJSbg/tUwxY1mL9qB5GmOUChkGxKsvTjQwEaT07BmuFIBhaCumZoCyjECFNJRblP0SndO24kqEgW6I7lD6b3rWcvgkBijItdQ4z@fxjcNiIe6JNaX0t4LHXL9G@rGeQaMt74V8HrP38ZMUMftl9NNG/79xmDYOU8YXGcd0cwU)
I've been trying to figure out where the problem lies and I suspect it has to do with the first `for` loop, but I don't know where exactly to fix. Where did I mess up or how do I fix this?

Here in Python, I created a program for [this challenge](https://codegolf.codidact.com/posts/282244) and I'm having trouble debugging it. I already fixed most errors I have on my program but here's what I have left:
```python
x=y=z=[];i=0.0;a=int(input());b=0
for c in range(1,a+1):
for d in range(1,a):
i+=1
if a/c==i and c!=a:b+=c
if b<a:x.append(c)
elif b>a:y.append(c)
else:z.append(c)
i=b=0
print("[",end='')
for j in x:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(x):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in y:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(y):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in z:
print(j,end='')
if j!=len(z):print(" ",end='')
print("]",end='')
```
Basically, I'm trying to make a number checker so I can get the inputted number's proper divisor sum, which in my understanding is the sum of divisors that results in a quotient that can be formatted as `n.00000...`, but the resulting output leaves me with all the numbers from 1 to the input. [See it for yourself! (SIFY)](https://tio.run/##lY5fC4IwFEef9VOsXtpQSoleZrcvIj5c56qJrGEGzi9v3Yr@QAg9Dc6Pe3ac744nux7HHjwMkBeZgWSZZAjGdtxYd@m4EFkJSbg/tUwxY1mL9qB5GmOUChkGxKsvTjQwEaT07BmuFIBhaCumZoCyjECFNJRblP0SndO24kqEgW6I7lD6b3rWcvgkBijItdQ4z@fxjcNiIe6JNaX0t4LHXL9G@rGeQaMt74V8HrP38ZMUMftl9NNG/79xmDYOU8YXGcd0cwU)
I've been trying to figure out where the problem lies and I suspect it has to do with the first `for` loop, but I don't know where exactly to fix. Where did I mess up or how do I fix this?

#1: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2021-06-20T04:02:45Z (almost 3 years ago)

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Where did my proper divisor sum program went wrong?

Here in Python, I created a program for [this challenge](https://codegolf.codidact.com/posts/282244) and I'm having trouble debugging it. I already fixed most errors I have on my program but here's what I have left:

```
x=y=z=[];i=0.0;a=int(input());b=0
for c in range(1,a+1):
	for d in range(1,a):
		i+=1
		if a/c==i and c!=a:b+=c
	if b<a:x.append(c)
	elif b>a:y.append(c)
	else:z.append(c)
	i=b=0
print("[",end='')
for j in x:
	print(j,end='')
	if j!=len(x):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in y:
	print(j,end='')
	if j!=len(y):print(" ",end='')
print("], [",end='')
for j in z:
	print(j,end='')
	if j!=len(z):print(" ",end='')
print("]",end='')
```

Basically, I'm trying to make a number checker so I can get the inputted number's proper divisor sum, which in my understanding is the sum of divisors that results in a quotient that can be formatted as `n.00000...`, but the resulting output leaves me with all the numbers from 1 to the input. [See it for yourself! (SIFY)](https://tio.run/##lY5fC4IwFEef9VOsXtpQSoleZrcvIj5c56qJrGEGzi9v3Yr@QAg9Dc6Pe3ac744nux7HHjwMkBeZgWSZZAjGdtxYd@m4EFkJSbg/tUwxY1mL9qB5GmOUChkGxKsvTjQwEaT07BmuFIBhaCumZoCyjECFNJRblP0SndO24kqEgW6I7lD6b3rWcvgkBijItdQ4z@fxjcNiIe6JNaX0t4LHXL9G@rGeQaMt74V8HrP38ZMUMftl9NNG/79xmDYOU8YXGcd0cwU)

I've been trying to figure out where the problem lies and I suspect it has to do with the first `for` loop, but I don't know where exactly to fix. Where did I mess up or how do I fix this?

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