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Algorithm and Flowchart Solutions

The document provides an overview of algorithms and flowcharts, including multiple choice questions with explanations about their purposes and structures. It explains flowchart symbols and the differences between algorithms and flowcharts, as well as rules for writing algorithms and how to represent loops. Additionally, it includes a sample algorithm for calculating the square and cube of a number and a flowchart completion example.

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Algorithm and Flowchart Solutions

The document provides an overview of algorithms and flowcharts, including multiple choice questions with explanations about their purposes and structures. It explains flowchart symbols and the differences between algorithms and flowcharts, as well as rules for writing algorithms and how to represent loops. Additionally, it includes a sample algorithm for calculating the square and cube of a number and a flowchart completion example.

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Solutions: Algorithms and Flowcharts Exercise

1. Multiple Choice Answers with Explanation:

a) Correct Answer: (i) To provide a logical and structured way of solving a problem. An algorithm is
a step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem in a systematic and logical manner.

b) Correct Answer: (ii) They help in organizing the steps in an algorithm. Symbols in a flowchart
represent specific actions and help visually organize the process.

c) Correct Answer: (i) One set of statements is executed. In a selection structure, if the condition is
true, only the statements under the 'true' branch are executed.

d) Correct Answer: (ii) To avoid repetition of instructions. Loops allow repeated execution of
instructions without rewriting them multiple times.

e) Correct Answer: (iii) Flowline. A flowline (arrow) connects different symbols in a flowchart and
shows the direction of flow.

2. Flowchart Symbols Explanation:

a) Print the sum of five numbers – Output Symbol (Parallelogram).

b) Accept values from user – Input Symbol (Parallelogram).

c) Compare two numbers – Decision Symbol (Diamond).

d) Calculate product – Process Symbol (Rectangle).

e) Display result – Output Symbol (Parallelogram).

3. Descriptive Answers:

a) Difference between Algorithm and Flowchart: An algorithm is a written step-by-step procedure to


solve a problem. A flowchart is a graphical representation of an algorithm using symbols.

b) Rules while writing an algorithm: 1. Clearly define the problem. 2. Write steps in logical order. 3.
Use simple and clear language. 4. Ensure the algorithm has a start and end. 5. Steps should be
finite and unambiguous.

c) Representation of loops in flowchart: A loop is represented using a decision symbol that checks a
condition. If the condition is true, the flow returns to a previous step. Example: Printing numbers
from 1 to 5 using a condition N <= 5.

d) Algorithm to calculate square and cube of a number: Step 1: Start. Step 2: Accept a positive
number N. Step 3: Calculate Square = N × N. Step 4: Calculate Cube = N × N × N. Step 5: Display
Square and Cube. Step 6: Stop.

e) Flowchart Completion: (A) Display 'Single Digit Number'. (B) Is N < 100? (C) Display 'Double
Digit Number'. (D) Stop.

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