Count the Digits That Divide a Number — LeetCode 2520 Python Solution

EasyMath
Problem
#2520
Reading time
2 min

The problem

Given an integer num, return the number of digits in num that divide num. An integer val divides nums if nums % val == 0.

Example

Input
num = 7
Output
1
Explanation
7 divides itself, hence the answer is 1.

Python solution

Python
class Solution:
    def countDigits(self, num: int) -> int:
        ans, x = 0, num
        while x:
            x, val = divmod(x, 10)
            ans += num % val == 0
        return ans

Complexity

MeasureComplexity
TimeO(\log num)
SpaceO(1) auxiliary

Pattern: Math and Number Theory

Find the closed form, the invariant, or the modular identity — and skip the loop entirely. LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number is filed here on both counts: the reference solution below belongs to the algorithm family this hub collects, and LeetCode tags it Math.

The math and number theory guide has the Python template for the pattern and the 485 LeetCode problems that use it.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number?
LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number is rated Easy on LeetCode.
What is the time complexity of LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number?
The Python solution on this page runs in O(\log num).
What is the space complexity of LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number?
The Python solution on this page uses O(1) auxiliary space.
What topics does LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number cover?
LeetCode 2520. Count the Digits That Divide a Number is tagged Math on LeetCode.

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