[Tutor] Finding a nearest perfect cube

[Mark Lawrence]

On 08/11/2013 10:12, Joel Goldstick wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 4:36 AM, Mark Lawrence <breamoreboy at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>> On 07/11/2013 22:25, donsuni wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi, I am new to python and i have to write a following code without using
>>> any
>>> inbuilt function or a for loop. Only while and if loops are allowed.
>
> This is confusing.  What is an 'if loop'?  Of course your instructor
> didn't say that that.  Well, if he did, you should get your money back
> and drop the course.  It will be better to help you if you actually
> print the exact assignment.
>>>
>>> If i input a number, i should get a perfect cube nearest to it.
>>> For eg: if
>>> input=4, output=8
>>> input=8, output=27
>>> and so on....
>>> can some one help with the code?
>>>
>>
>> Impossible as stated above, how do you get input without using an inbuilt
>> function?  I'd also like to see you write an if loop.
>>
>> --
>> Python is the second best programming language in the world.
>> But the best has yet to be invented.  Christian Tismer
>>
>> Mark Lawrence
>>

Joel, could you please sort out your email client or the way you use it. 
  The above is confusing as you're replying to me, but your response is 
actually to the OP's words.

If you need technical support I can recommend a really good Greek 
national that I'm aquainted with :)

-- 
Python is the second best programming language in the world.
But the best has yet to be invented.  Christian Tismer

Mark Lawrence