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Factorial Calculation via Recursion

The document outlines a C program designed to calculate the factorial of a number using recursion. It includes an algorithm, the program code, and an example output demonstrating the calculation of the factorial for the number 5. The program successfully computes the factorial and displays the result.

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Factorial Calculation via Recursion

The document outlines a C program designed to calculate the factorial of a number using recursion. It includes an algorithm, the program code, and an example output demonstrating the calculation of the factorial for the number 5. The program successfully computes the factorial and displays the result.

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C Program to Find the Factorial of a Number Using Recursion

Aim:
To write a C program to find the factorial of a given number using a recursive function.

Algorithm:
1. Start the program.
2. Declare an integer variable 'n' for input and 'fact' for storing the factorial.
3. Define a recursive function 'factorial(int n)' that:
- Returns 1 if n is 0 or 1.
- Otherwise, returns n * factorial(n-1).
4. Read a number from the user.
5. Call the recursive function and store the result in 'fact'.
6. Display the factorial.
7. Stop the program.

Program:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <conio.h>

// Recursive function to calculate factorial


int factorial(int n)
{
if(n == 0 || n == 1)
return 1;
else
return n * factorial(n - 1);
}

void main()
{
int n, fact;
clrscr();

printf("Enter a number: ");


scanf("%d", &n);

fact = factorial(n); // Function call

printf("Factorial of %d = %d", n, fact);


getch();
}

Output:
Enter a number: 5
Factorial of 5 = 120

Result:
The program successfully calculates the factorial of a given number using a recursive
function.

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