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| ======Project: | ======Project: | ||
| - | A project for C/C++ Programming. | + | |
| =====Objective===== | =====Objective===== | ||
| To implement a programmatic solution (ie simulation) of a real life process- the mental math trick of computing the square of any two-digit number ending with 5. | To implement a programmatic solution (ie simulation) of a real life process- the mental math trick of computing the square of any two-digit number ending with 5. | ||
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| In addition to the new skills required on previous projects, to successfully accomplish/ | In addition to the new skills required on previous projects, to successfully accomplish/ | ||
| - | * ability to construct and use selection statements (if) | ||
| * ability to obtain input from the user | * ability to obtain input from the user | ||
| - | * ability to access and manipulate arrays | ||
| =====Scope===== | =====Scope===== | ||
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| =====Background===== | =====Background===== | ||
| - | Mental Math constitutes an intersection of mental | + | Mental Math constitutes an intersection of mental |
| - | The process in this case is one of string | + | The process in this case is one of numeric |
| ====Squaring a value==== | ====Squaring a value==== | ||
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| * 8 squared (8< | * 8 squared (8< | ||
| - | While not outwardly a difficult procedure, the nature of multiplying multiple digit numbers in your head can quickly result in more steps (and more steps means more time). | + | While not outwardly a difficult procedure, the nature of multiplying multiple digit numbers in your head can quickly result in more steps (and more steps means more time, if doing things the traditional way). |
| Finding a shortcut through this process enables it to remain solidly within the realm of mental math, and makes for a good algorithm to practice implementing on the computer. | Finding a shortcut through this process enables it to remain solidly within the realm of mental math, and makes for a good algorithm to practice implementing on the computer. | ||
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| * Output must be correct, and match the form given in the sample output above. | * Output must be correct, and match the form given in the sample output above. | ||
| * Code must be nicely and consistently indented (you may use the **indent** tool) | * Code must be nicely and consistently indented (you may use the **indent** tool) | ||
| + | * Code must implement solution using the mental math technique described above | ||
| * Code must be commented | * Code must be commented | ||
| * have a properly filled-out comment banner at the top | * have a properly filled-out comment banner at the top | ||
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| You should get some sort of confirmation indicating successful submission if all went according to plan. If not, check for typos and or locational mismatches. | You should get some sort of confirmation indicating successful submission if all went according to plan. If not, check for typos and or locational mismatches. | ||
| - | ====Verify submission==== | ||
| - | To verify you submitted successfully, | ||
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| - | <cli> | ||
| - | lab46:~$ verify cprog squares | ||
| - | squares: submitted successfully | ||
| - | </ | ||
| - | Note if automated assessment is available for the project, you may actually see results in the output as well. | ||
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