Module Three Homework: Read Textbook Readings And More

Module Three Homework General: Read textbook readings and module notes, review ungraded examples, and work within this document. Show all steps for solving each problem.

1) The following function written in pseudocode accepts INCOME as a variable and outputs the TAX corresponding to that income. FUNCTION TAX (INCOME) 1. IF (INCOME > 60000) THEN a. TAXDUE ↠. ELSE a. IF (INCOME > 30000) THEN 1. TAXDUE ↠5000 b. ELSE 1. TAXDUE ↠INCOME à— 0.. RETURN (TAXDUE) What would the pseudocode output with an input of: a) 23000? b) 64000? c) 47000? This problem is similar to example 6 and problem A.1.

2) Suppose that the array X consists of real numbers X[1], X[2], the array Y consists of the real numbers Y[1], Y[2], and the array Z consists of the real numbers Z[1], Z[2]. What does the following algorithm compute?

1. LSUM ↠0


2. FOR I = 1 THRU 2


a. LSUM ↠LSUM + (X[I])(Y[I])(Z[I])

This problem is similar to problem A.5.

3) Consider the following algorithm; assume N to be a positive integer.

1. X ↠0


2. Y ↠0


3. WHILE (X 

a. X ↠X+2


b. Y ↠Y+X


4. Y ↠Y/N

What will this algorithm compute when N=2? When N=5? This problem is similar to example 7. Section 1.4 Homework.

1) Write m as qn+r, with 0 

a) m=75, n=13


b) m=13, n=75


c) m=44, n=11

This problem is similar to example 1 and problems 1.4.1–1.4.4.

2) Write the integer as a product of powers of primes.

a) 179


b) 244

This problem is similar to example 3 and problem 1.4.5.

3) Find the greatest common divisor d of the integers 58 and 124, and write d as s(58) + t(124). Write out all of the steps. This problem is similar to examples 5 and 6 and problems 1.4.6–1.4.9.

4) Use the fact that GCD(a,b)•LCM(a,b)=ab to compute the least common multiple of 58 and 124, LCM(58,124).

This problem is similar to problems 1.4.10–1.4.13.

5) If f is the mod-5 function, compute each of the following:

  • a) f(13) + f(19)
  • b) f(13+19)
  • c) f(278)

This problem is similar to example 9 and problems 1.4.16–1.4.17.

6) Use Bacon’s code to create a dummy message for ABANDON. For the sake of simplicity, use bold font for 0 and regular font for 1. This problem is similar to examples 15 and 16 and problem 1.4.45.

Section 2.4 Homework

1) Prove that Here is a general outline you can use. 1. Basis step. Prove P(1) 2. Induction step. a. Write out P(k) by replacing “n” with “k” in the original equation. b. Now, we must look at P(k+1). To do this, modify your P(k) expression from part 2a by adding the “k+1”th term to the left-hand side and replace “k” with “k+1” on the right-hand side. This is what we need to show. c. Using the assumption that P(k) is true, replace the “1 through k” portion on the left-hand side of the P(k+1) equation you wrote in part 2b. d. If necessary, multiply away any constant denominators in the new P(k+1) formulation. e. Multiply out the left-hand side and the right-hand side to establish the equality. This problem is similar to problems 2.4.1, 2.4.2, and 2.4.4.

Paper For Above instruction

This comprehensive analysis will explore key concepts presented in the homework prompts, focusing on computational pseudocode, algorithm analysis, prime factorization, greatest common divisors (GCD), least common multiple (LCM), modular arithmetic, and proof techniques in mathematical induction. Each section will detail the problem, illustrate the steps involved, and assess the computational or theoretical implications, providing clarity for students aiming to master these fundamental topics.

Analysis of the Pseudocode Function for Tax Calculation

The pseudocode provided models a simple tax calculation based on income thresholds. If income exceeds $60,000, the tax is undetermined in the snippet (represented as a placeholder). For income between $30,001 and $60,000, the tax due is fixed at $5,000, whereas for incomes at or below $30,000, the tax is proportional to the income itself. Evaluating the pseudocode for specific inputs demonstrates its behavior: input of $23,000 results in a tax of $23,000; $64,000 yields an unspecified output (due to incomplete code, but logically it would be a placeholder for a higher tax bracket); and $47,000 results similarly, likely leading to the same upper bracket. This structure exemplifies conditionally branching logic common in financial calculations.

Array Computation and Summation Logic

The algorithm summing products of corresponding elements from three arrays {X[I], Y[I], Z[I]} across two indices effectively computes the sum of element-wise products across these vectors. Specifically, with vectors of length two, the algorithm calculates the sum of the products X[1]Y[1]Z[1] plus X[2]Y[2]Z[2]. This operation is akin to computing a dot product but extended to three dimensions, which is fundamental in vector calculus and linear algebra applications, including physics, computer graphics, and data science.

Analysis of While Loop Algorithm for Computing Averages

When analyzing the loop with variables X and Y, where X is incremented by 2 each cycle until it reaches or surpasses N, and Y accumulates the sum of X during each iteration, the final step divides Y by N to compute an average. For N=2, the loop executes once, adding 0+2 to Y and then dividing by 2, resulting in an average of 1. For N=5, the loop accumulates the sum of even numbers from 0 to 4, which is 0+2+4=6, and dividing by 5 yields 1.2. This operation demonstrates how iterative procedures can compute means or averages in incremental steps, relevant in statistical and numerical methods.

Division and Modular Arithmetic: Quotients and Remainders

Expressing an integer m as qn + r with 0

Prime Factorization

Prime factorization of integers expresses numbers as products of prime powers. For 179, which is prime, the factorization is simply 179^1. For 244, the factorization involves dividing by 2 repeatedly: 244 = 2^2 * 61, with 61 being prime. Recognizing prime factors simplifies computations of GCD and LCM, and is fundamental in cryptography, divisibility rules, and algebraic number theory.

Computing the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

Using the Euclidean Algorithm, the GCD of 58 and 124 involves successive division remainder calculations: 124 ÷ 58 gives 2 with a remainder of 8, then 58 ÷ 8 gives 7 with a remainder of 2, and 8 ÷ 2 yields 4 with a zero remainder. Therefore, the GCD is 2, which can be expressed as a linear combination: 2 = 758 - 30124. This process illustrates efficiency in finding common divisors critical in simplifying fractions and solving Diophantine equations.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) Calculation

Leveraging the relation between GCD and LCM, the least common multiple of 58 and 124 is computed as (58 124) / GCD(58,124). Given GCD is 2, the LCM equals (58 124) / 2 = 3584. This calculation emphasizes the interconnectedness of these two fundamental number theory concepts, which are widely used in scheduling, synchronization problems, and algebraic simplifications.

Modular Arithmetic Applications

Applying the mod-5 function to integers like 13, 19, and 278 involves calculating remainders upon division by 5. Notably, f(13) = 3, f(19) = 4, and f(278) = 3. These residues are significant in cryptographic algorithms, hash functions, and cyclic structures, serving as foundational elements in computer science and number theory.

Bacon’s Cipher in Message Encoding

Using Bacon’s cipher, which encodes messages through binary patterns represented by font styles, provides a method for obscured communication. For decoding the message "ABANDON," employing bold for 0 and regular for 1, entails translating each letter into its binary code. This cipher is historically important in steganography and cryptography, illustrating methods to hide information within texts or images.

Proof Techniques in Mathematical Induction

Proving statements using induction involves establishing a base case, then demonstrating that if the statement holds true for an arbitrary case k, it consequently holds for k+1. This method confirms the validity of propositions, especially in summations, inequalities, and recursive definitions. The process involves algebraic manipulation to relate P(k) to P(k+1), often requiring polynomial expansion and factorization.

Conclusion

The topics covered—pseudocode evaluation, array computations, algorithm analysis, number decomposition, GCD and LCM calculations, modular arithmetic, cipher encoding, and proof strategies—are essential components of discrete mathematics, computer science, and number theory. Mastering these foundational concepts enables students to analyze algorithms, solve complex mathematical problems, and appreciate the theoretical underpinnings of computational methods.

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