def stats(stat: int) -> str:
    """converts a value from 0 - 100 into a loading bar.
       e.g. 70 -> ■■■■■■■□□□

    Args:
        stat (int): a value between 0 - 100 exclusive.

    Returns:
        str: stringified stat value using filled in and unfilled boxes.
    """

    stat = stat // 10
    return ((stat * '■') + ((10 - stat) * '□'))