CS111 Kazumi Slot Assignment 1 On Flowcharts No Late Submiss

Cs111 Kazumi Slott Assignment 1 on Flowcharts No late submissions

Draw three flowcharts: 1) one to calculate BMI from height and weight with advice, 2) one to read an unknown number of ages and output average, youngest and oldest ages, 3) one to accept exactly 5 scores with validation, then output total and average. Use only while loops (no do-while). Test algorithms with provided cases and ensure invalid inputs are handled properly. If questions, consult instructor before or after lecture or lab.

Paper For Above instruction

This paper addresses the problem of designing flowcharts for three distinct programming scenarios involving user input, condition checking, iteration, and validation, all to be implemented with while loops. These flowcharts serve as visual aids to demonstrate the logic and flow of algorithms for BMI calculation, age data processing, and score validation. Each problem emphasizes the importance of input validation and the correct use of loop control structures, reflecting foundational programming principles essential for beginner programmers learning to translate algorithms into flowcharts.

Problem 1: BMI Calculation Flowchart

The first task is to design a flowchart that computes the Body Mass Index (BMI) based on user inputs for height in inches and weight in pounds. The BMI is calculated using the formula:

BMI = (weight in pounds × 703) / (height in inches)²

Following the calculation, the program will display the BMI value along with health advice based on the BMI category:

  • BMI 25.0 and above: "Exercise more"
  • Less than 25.0: "You have a healthy weight"

To develop this flowchart, begin by prompting the user to input height and weight. These inputs are stored in variables. Next, perform the BMI calculation with these variables, taking care to prevent division errors (for example, ensure height is greater than zero). After calculating BMI, compare it against the threshold of 25.0 using if-else conditions to determine the appropriate message. Finally, output the BMI value with the corresponding advice.

Test cases include:

  • Height: 67 inches, weight: 120 pounds, expected BMI: 19.79, advice: "You have a healthy weight"
  • Height: 67 inches, weight: 200 pounds, expected BMI: 31.32, advice: "Exercise more"

Problem 2: Age Data Processing Flowchart

The second flowchart involves reading an arbitrary number of ages from the user, terminating input with a negative number. The program calculates and displays the average age, the youngest age, and the oldest age. If no ages are entered (only a negative number at first), it outputs "No ages were entered".

The flowchart starts with initializing variables: total sum of ages, count of ages entered, and variables to track youngest and oldest ages. Commonly, the youngest is initialized to a high value (e.g., a large number), and the oldest to a low value (e.g., zero). The loop begins with prompting for age input; if the input is negative, the loop terminates. Otherwise, the input is validated, added to the total, and minimum and maximum values are updated accordingly. After input ends, the program computes the average if age entries exist, and displays the results accordingly.

Test scenarios include:

  • Input: 20, 0, 10, 5, -1 – outputs: average 8.75, oldest 20, youngest 0
  • Input: 100, 105, -5 – outputs: average 102.5, oldest 105, youngest 100
  • Input: 50, -7 – outputs: average 50, oldest and youngest both 50
  • Input: -1 – outputs: "No ages were entered"

Problem 3: Score Entry and Validation Flowchart

The third flowchart focuses on a teacher entering exactly 5 scores, which must be non-negative. If a user inputs a negative score, the program prompts again with the message “Invalid score. Enter a score again”. This process repeats until five valid scores are entered. After recording the scores, the program outputs the total and the average score.

The flowchart begins with an iteration that runs five times. In each iteration, the user is prompted for a score. If the score is negative, a message appears, and the prompt is repeated until a non-negative score is entered. Once a valid score is accepted, it is added to the total. After all five scores are processed, the total and average are calculated and displayed.

Test cases include:

  • Entering scores: -10, -50, -35, then 20, 60, 40, 30, 15 (with repeated invalid entries). The final total: 165, and average: 33.
  • Scores: 25, 55, 0, 80, 30, which are all valid, totaling 190, with an average of 38.

In all cases, ensure the flowcharts correctly handle input validation, loops, and output of results. Remember to use only while loops for iteration as specified, and test each algorithm thoroughly with the provided test data to verify correctness and robustness.

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