Challenge: Search in a 2D List
Given a number, tell whether it is present in the 2D list or not.
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Problem statement
Implement a function that tells whether a given number is present in a row-wise and column wise sorted 2D list or not.
Input
A sorted 2D list and the number that needs to be checked if it is present or not
Output
Return True
if the target number is found and False
otherwise
Sample input
2D_list =[[10, 11, 12, 13],
[14, 15, 16, 17],
[27, 29, 30, 31],
[32, 33, 39, 50]]
number = 30
Sample output
result = True
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