To help you with C basics and logic-building programs, I'll provide an overview of
essential C
programming concepts and include some example programs that focus on building
logic.
C Basics
Data Types and Variables:
Data Types: int, char, float, double, etc.
Variables: Named storage locations in memory for holding data. Declared with a
type, e.g., int num;.
Operators:
Arithmetic Operators: +, -, *, /, %
Relational Operators: ==, !=, >, <, >=, <=
Logical Operators: && (AND), || (OR), ! (NOT)
Assignment Operators: =, +=, -=, *=, /=, %=
Control Structures:
Conditional Statements: if, else if, else
Loops: for, while, do-while
Switch Statement: For multi-way branching
Functions:
Reusable blocks of code defined with a return type, name, and parameters.
Example: int add(int a, int b) { return a + b; }
Arrays:
A collection of elements of the same data type.
Declared as int arr[5]; for an array of 5 integers.
Pointers:
Variables that store memory addresses.
Declared with an asterisk, e.g., int *ptr;
Logic-Building Programs
Here are a few example programs to help you practice logic building in C:
1. Program to Find the Largest of Three Numbers
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int num1, num2, num3;
printf("Enter three numbers: ");
scanf("%d %d %d", &num1, &num2, &num3);
if (num1 >= num2 && num1 >= num3) {
printf("The largest number is: %d\n", num1);
} else if (num2 >= num1 && num2 >= num3) {
printf("The largest number is: %d\n", num2);
} else {
printf("The largest number is: %d\n", num3);
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program reads three integers from the user.
It uses if-else statements to compare the numbers and determine the largest.
2. Program to Check if a Number is Prime
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int num, i, flag = 0;
printf("Enter a positive integer: ");
scanf("%d", &num);
if (num <= 1) {
printf("%d is not a prime number.\n", num);
return 0;
}
for (i = 2; i <= num / 2; i++) {
if (num % i == 0) {
flag = 1;
break;
}
}
if (flag == 0) {
printf("%d is a prime number.\n", num);
} else {
printf("%d is not a prime number.\n", num);
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program checks if a number is prime by dividing it by all numbers from 2 to
num/2.
If it's divisible by any of these numbers, it's not prime.
3. Program to Reverse a String
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#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>
int main() {
char str[100], temp;
int i, j;
printf("Enter a string: ");
scanf("%s", str);
j = strlen(str) - 1;
for (i = 0; i < j; i++, j--) {
temp = str[i];
str[i] = str[j];
str[j] = temp;
}
printf("Reversed string: %s\n", str);
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program takes a string as input and reverses it by swapping characters from the
ends towards the middle.
4. Program to Calculate Factorial Using a Loop
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int num, i;
unsigned long long factorial = 1;
printf("Enter a positive integer: ");
scanf("%d", &num);
if (num < 0) {
printf("Factorial is not defined for negative numbers.\n");
} else {
for (i = 1; i <= num; i++) {
factorial *= i;
}
printf("Factorial of %d = %llu\n", num, factorial);
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program calculates the factorial of a given number using a for loop.
It multiplies all numbers from 1 to the input number.
Tips for Logic Building in C
Understand the Problem: Clearly define the problem before writing code.
Break Down the Problem: Divide the problem into smaller, manageable tasks.
Write Pseudocode: Draft the logic in plain language to organize your thoughts.
Test with Different Inputs: Ensure your logic handles various cases, including edge
cases.
Practice Regularly: The more problems you solve, the better you'll understand
different logic patterns.
If you need more specific notes or have questions on particular concepts, feel free
to ask!
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5. Program to Find the Fibonacci Series up to n Terms
The Fibonacci series is a sequence where each number is the sum of the two
preceding ones, usually starting with 0 and 1.
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int n, t1 = 0, t2 = 1, nextTerm;
printf("Enter the number of terms: ");
scanf("%d", &n);
printf("Fibonacci Series: %d, %d", t1, t2);
for (int i = 3; i <= n; ++i) {
nextTerm = t1 + t2;
printf(", %d", nextTerm);
t1 = t2;
t2 = nextTerm;
}
printf("\n");
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program calculates the Fibonacci series up to n terms.
The first two terms (t1 and t2) are initialized as 0 and 1. The next terms are
calculated as the sum of the two preceding terms.
6. Program to Sort an Array in Ascending Order
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int n, i, j, temp;
int arr[100];
printf("Enter number of elements: ");
scanf("%d", &n);
printf("Enter %d integers:\n", n);
for (i = 0; i < n; i++) {
scanf("%d", &arr[i]);
}
// Bubble sort algorithm
for (i = 0; i < n - 1; i++) {
for (j = 0; j < n - i - 1; j++) {
if (arr[j] > arr[j + 1
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6. Program to Sort an Array in Ascending Order (Bubble Sort Algorithm)
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int n, i, j, temp;
int arr[100];
printf("Enter the number of elements: ");
scanf("%d", &n);
printf("Enter %d integers:\n", n);
for (i = 0; i < n; i++) {
scanf("%d", &arr[i]);
}
// Bubble sort algorithm
for (i = 0; i < n - 1; i++) {
for (j = 0; j < n - i - 1; j++) {
if (arr[j] > arr[j + 1]) {
temp = arr[j];
arr[j] = arr[j + 1];
arr[j + 1] = temp;
}
}
}
printf("Sorted array in ascending order:\n");
for (i = 0; i < n; i++) {
printf("%d ", arr[i]);
}
printf("\n");
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program sorts an array of integers in ascending order using the bubble sort
algorithm.
It repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them if
they are in the wrong order.
7. Program to Find the Factorial of a Number Using Recursion
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#include <stdio.h>
// Function to calculate factorial using recursion
long long factorial(int n) {
if (n == 0) {
return 1;
} else {
return n * factorial(n -
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6. Program to Sort an Array in Ascending Order (Bubble Sort Algorithm)
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int n, i, j, temp;
int arr[100];
printf("Enter the number of elements: ");
scanf("%d", &n);
printf("Enter %d integers:\n", n);
for (i = 0; i < n; i++) {
scanf("%d", &arr[i]);
}
// Bubble sort algorithm
for (i = 0; i < n - 1; i++) {
for (j = 0; j < n - i - 1; j++) {
if (arr[j] > arr[j + 1]) {
temp = arr[j];
arr[j] = arr[j + 1];
arr[j + 1] = temp;
}
}
}
printf("Sorted array in ascending order:\n");
for (i = 0; i < n; i++) {
printf("%d ", arr[i]);
}
printf("\n");
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program sorts an array of integers in ascending order using the bubble sort
algorithm.
It repeatedly steps through the array, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them
if they are in the wrong order.
7. Program to Find the Factorial of a Number Using Recursion
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#include <stdio.h>
// Function to calculate factorial using recursion
long long factorial(int n) {
if (n == 0) {
return 1;
} else {
return n * factorial(n - 1);
}
}
int main() {
int num;
printf("Enter a positive integer: ");
scanf("%d", &num);
if (num < 0) {
printf("Factorial is not defined for negative numbers.\n");
} else {
printf("Factorial of %d = %lld\n", num, factorial(num));
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program calculates the factorial of a given number using a recursive function.
The factorial function calls itself with decremented values of n until it reaches
the base case (n == 0).
8. Program to Check if a String is a Palindrome
A palindrome is a string that reads the same backward as forward.
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#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>
int main() {
char str[100];
int i, length;
int flag = 0;
printf("Enter a string: ");
scanf("%s", str);
length = strlen(str);
for (i = 0; i < length / 2; i++) {
if (str[i] != str[length - i - 1]) {
flag = 1;
break;
}
}
if (flag == 0) {
printf("%s is a palindrome.\n", str);
} else {
printf("%s is not a palindrome.\n", str);
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program checks if a string is a palindrome by comparing characters from the
beginning and end moving towards the center.
If any characters don't match, the string is not a palindrome.
9. Program to Find the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) of Two Numbers Using Euclidean
Algorithm
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#include <stdio.h>
// Function to calculate GCD using the Euclidean algorithm
int gcd(int a, int b) {
if (b == 0) {
return a;
} else {
return gcd(b, a % b);
}
}
int main() {
int num1, num2;
printf("Enter two integers: ");
scanf("%d %d", &num1, &num2);
printf("GCD of %d and %d is %d\n", num1, num2, gcd(num1, num2));
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program calculates the GCD of two numbers using the Euclidean algorithm.
The gcd function uses recursion to find the GCD by repeatedly applying the modulus
operation.
10. Program to Count the Frequency of Characters in a String
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#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>
int main() {
char str[100];
int freq[256] = {0}; // Frequency array to store character counts
int i;
printf("Enter a string: ");
scanf("%s", str);
// Count frequency of each character
for (i = 0; str[i] != '\0'; i++) {
freq[(int)str[i]]++;
}
// Print characters and their frequencies
printf("Character frequencies:\n");
for (i = 0; i < 256; i++) {
if (freq[i] != 0) {
printf("%c: %d\n", i, freq[i]);
}
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program counts the frequency of each character in a string.
It uses an array freq to store counts of all characters (assuming ASCII
characters).
It iterates over the string and increments the count of each character in the freq
array.
11. Program to Swap Two Numbers Without Using a Temporary Variable
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int a, b;
printf("Enter two integers: ");
scanf("%d %d", &a, &b);
printf("Before swapping: a = %d, b = %d\n", a, b);
a = a + b; // Step 1: Sum of a and b is stored in a
b = a - b; // Step 2: Subtract b from new a to get the original a in b
a = a - b; // Step 3: Subtract new b (original a) from new a to get the
original b in a
printf("After swapping: a = %d, b = %d\n", a, b);
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program swaps the values of two integers without using a temporary variable.
It uses simple arithmetic operations (addition and subtraction) to swap the
numbers.
12. Program to Find the Sum of Digits of a Number
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int num, sum = 0, remainder;
printf("Enter an integer: ");
scanf("%d", &num);
while (num != 0) {
remainder = num % 10; // Get the last digit
sum += remainder; // Add the last digit to sum
num /= 10; // Remove the last digit
}
printf("Sum of digits = %d\n", sum);
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program calculates the sum of the digits of a number by extracting each digit
using the modulus operator and adding them up.
It repeatedly divides the number by 10 to remove the last digit until the number
becomes zero.
These examples should help you further build your understanding and ability to
write logic in C programming. If you have more specific requests or need additional
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13. Program to Find the Sum of an Array
This program calculates the sum of all the elements in an array.
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int n, i, sum = 0;
int arr[100];
printf("Enter the number of elements in the array: ");
scanf("%d", &n);
printf("Enter %d integers:\n", n);
for (i = 0; i < n; i++) {
scanf("%d", &arr[i]);
}
// Calculate the sum of array elements
for (i = 0; i < n; i++) {
sum += arr[i];
}
printf("Sum of the array elements: %d\n", sum);
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program first reads the size of the array and its elements from the user.
It then calculates the sum of all elements in the array using a loop and prints the
result.
14. Program to Merge Two Arrays into a Third Array
This program merges two arrays into a third array.
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int n1, n2, i, j;
int arr1[50], arr2[50], merged[100];
printf("Enter the number of elements in the first array: ");
scanf("%d", &n1);
printf("Enter %d elements of the first array:\n", n1);
for (i = 0; i < n1; i++) {
scanf("%d", &arr1[i]);
}
printf("Enter the number of elements in the second array: ");
scanf("%d", &n2);
printf("Enter %d elements of the second array:\n", n2);
for (i = 0; i < n2; i++) {
scanf("%d", &arr2[i]);
}
// Merging arrays
for (i = 0; i < n1; i++) {
merged[i] = arr1[i];
}
for (j = 0; j < n2; j++, i++) {
merged[i] = arr2[j];
}
printf("Merged array:\n");
for (i = 0; i < n1 + n2; i++) {
printf("%d ", merged[i]);
}
printf("\n");
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program first reads two arrays and their sizes from the user.
It then merges the two arrays into a third array and prints the merged result.
15. Program to Find the Length of a String Without Using strlen
This program calculates the length of a string manually.
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
char str[100];
int i, length = 0;
printf("Enter a string: ");
scanf("%s", str);
// Calculate length of the string
for (i = 0; str[i] != '\0'; i++) {
length++;
}
printf("Length of the string: %d\n", length);
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program reads a string from the user and calculates its length manually using a
loop that iterates until it reaches the null terminator (\0).
16. Program to Check Armstrong Number
An Armstrong number (also known as a narcissistic number) is a number that is equal
to the sum of its own digits raised to the power of the number of digits.
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#include <stdio.h>
#include <math.h>
int main() {
int num, originalNum, remainder, result = 0, n = 0;
printf("Enter an integer: ");
scanf("%d", &num);
originalNum = num;
// Count number of digits
while (originalNum != 0) {
originalNum /= 10;
n++;
}
originalNum = num;
// Compute the sum of nth power of each digit
while (originalNum != 0) {
remainder = originalNum % 10;
result += pow(remainder, n);
originalNum /= 10;
}
if (result == num) {
printf("%d is an Armstrong number.\n", num);
} else {
printf("%d is not an Armstrong number.\n", num);
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program checks whether a number is an Armstrong number by calculating the sum
of each digit raised to the power of the total number of digits.
17. Program to Convert Decimal to Binary
This program converts a decimal number to its binary representation.
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int num, binary[32], i = 0;
printf("Enter a decimal number: ");
scanf("%d", &num);
// Decimal to binary conversion
while (num > 0) {
binary[i] = num % 2;
num = num / 2;
i++;
}
printf("Binary representation: ");
for (int j = i - 1; j >= 0; j--) {
printf("%d", binary[j]);
}
printf("\n");
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program converts a decimal number to binary by repeatedly dividing the number
by 2 and storing the remainder in an array.
The binary representation is then printed in reverse order.
18. Program to Generate Pascal's Triangle
Pascal's Triangle is a triangular array of binomial coefficients.
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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int rows, coef = 1;
printf("Enter the number of rows: ");
scanf("%d", &rows);
for (int i = 0; i < rows; i++) {
for (int space = 1; space <= rows - i; space++) {
printf(" ");
}
for (int j = 0; j <= i; j++) {
if (j == 0 || i == 0) {
coef = 1;
} else {
coef = coef * (i - j + 1) / j;
}
printf("%4d", coef);
}
printf("\n");
}
return 0;
}
Explanation:
This program generates Pascal's Triangle up to a specified number of rows.
Each coefficient is calculated using the binomial coefficient formula.
19. Program to Calculate the Power of a Number Using Recursion
This program calculates the power of a number recursively.
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#include <stdio.h>
// Recursive function to calculate power
int power(int base, int exp) {
if (exp == 0) {
return 1;
} else {
return base * power(base, exp - 1);
}
}
int main() {
int base, exp;
printf("Enter base number: ");
scanf("%d", &base);
printf("Enter exponent: ");
scanf("%d", &exp);
printf("%d^%d = %d\n", base, exp, power(base, exp));
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program calculates the power of a base number raised to an exponent using a
recursive function.
20. Program to Find the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of Two Numbers
This program finds the least common multiple of two numbers.
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#include <stdio.h>
// Function to calculate GCD
int gcd(int a, int b) {
if (b == 0) {
return a;
} else {
return gcd(b, a % b);
}
}
// Function to calculate LCM
int lcm(int a, int b) {
return (a * b) / gcd(a, b);
}
int main() {
int num1, num2;
printf("Enter two integers: ");
scanf("%d %d", &num1, &num2);
printf("LCM of %d and %d is %d\n", num1, num2, lcm(num1, num2));
return 0;
}
Explanation:
The program calculates the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers using the
formula LCM(a, b) = (a * b) / GCD(a, b).
These examples provide a wide range of logic-building exercises in C programming,
covering various concepts and techniques. If you have any specific topics or more
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