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We are producing two types of products, product A and product B. Product A is defective if the weight is greater than 10 lbs. Product B is defective if the weight is greater than 15 lbs. For a given product, we know its product_type and its weight. Design a program to screen out defective products.

Starting the program with variable definition: product_type = 'xxx' weight = xxx. You need to determine the product type first, then check if the product is defective based on its weight. You may use nested if statements such as:

if product_type == 'A':

if weight > 10:


Product is defective


else:


if weight > 15:


Product is defective

Alternatively, for a more concise approach, attempt a one-step if statement where the condition directly checks if the product is defective based on its type and weight, using the key "some condition".

Paper For Above instruction

Below is a comprehensive Python program that effectively screens out defective products based on the given specifications. The program begins by initializing the variables product_type and weight. It then utilizes conditional statements—both nested and combined—to determine whether a product is defective.

Introduction

In manufacturing and quality control, identifying defective products is essential to maintain standards and reduce waste. This task often involves evaluating product attributes such as weight and type. The specific criteria provided designate Product A as defective if its weight exceeds 10 pounds and Product B as defective if its weight exceeds 15 pounds. Implementing an efficient solution requires careful conditional logic to accurately classify products based on these parameters.

Methodology

The solution demonstrated employs Python's decision-making constructs: if statements and their nested counterparts. First, the program assigns values to product_type and weight. Subsequently, it assesses the product type to apply the relevant weight threshold, thus determining defectiveness. For convenience and clarity, both nested conditions and a combined logical condition are provided, showcasing different approaches to the problem.

Implementation

Nested Conditional Approach

product_type = 'A' # or 'B'

weight = 12 # Example weight


if product_type == 'A':


if weight > 10:


print('Product is defective: Type A over weight limit.')


else:


print('Product is normal.')


elif product_type == 'B':


if weight > 15:


print('Product is defective: Type B over weight limit.')


else:


print('Product is normal.')


else:


print('Unknown product type.')

This approach explicitly checks each product type and applies the corresponding weight limit.

One-step Conditional Approach

product_type = 'A'

weight = 12


if (product_type == 'A' and weight > 10) or (product_type == 'B' and weight > 15):


print('Product is defective.')


else:


print('Product is normal.')

This concise condition directly tests whether the product exceeds the threshold according to its type, simplifying the decision process.

Conclusion

Choosing between nested and combined conditional statements depends on code clarity and maintainability. Nested if statements are more explicit and easier to expand upon, while combined conditions lead to more compact code. Both methods accurately classify products based on the specified criteria, ensuring effective screening of defective items.

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