CHAPTER 1
Algorithms and Flowcharts
1.1 ALGORITHMS
In order to solve a problem using a computer, we must first express the procedure used to solve the problem in terms of computer instructions. A computer program is just a collection of these instructions, that are necessary to solve a specific problem. The approach or method that is used to solve the problem is known as an algorithm. For example, if we wish to develop a program that tests whether a number is +ve or -ve, then the set of statements which solves the problem becomes the program. The method that is used to test if the number is +ve or -ve is the algorithm. Normally, to develop a program to solve a particular problem, we first express the solution to the problem in terms of an algorithm ...
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