Why the output are 2p 4p 6p 8p?

Question

I want to know how to calculate it and how loop work. how should I do?
s<=3*x-1
s<=3*1-1=2 p
s<=3*2-1=5 p
s<=3*3-1=8 p
s<=3*4-1=11 p
What's wrong with my calculation? Please help me!!
https://code.sololearn.com/c6UP04Tt61Mv/?ref=app

Answer 1

lol I didn't expect you to actually move the post. I typed my whole answer and the comment was gone 😢

ANYWAY.
for (y = x; y <= 3; y++) //Inner for
That condition is the formula that determines how many p's are printed. It works like this, for n letters every loop:
(n + 1) * x - 1
Ex: If you want 5 letters every loop, your formula should be:
6 * x - 1
For 1 letter every loop (which I think is what you want to do), use this:
2 * x - 1

Answer 2

You are doing 3*x-x p since you start at x