Algorithms, Part 3 of 3 Topics In-Class Project: The Box In-Class Project: Drawing a Rectangle Reading None CMSC 104, Version 8/06

Writing Algorithms from Scratch Given a problem statement, we are going to write the corresponding generic algorithm for the solution. We will use the following procedure: Determine the algorithm inputs and outputs Pseudocode a rough algorithm Determine the correct calculations needed. Complete the pseudocode Verify the pseudocode produces the correct results. CMSC 104, Version 8/06

The Box Problem: Write an interactive program to compute and display the volume and surface area of a box. The program must also display the box dimensions. Error checking should be done to be sure that all box dimensions are greater than zero. CMSC 104, Version 8/06

Drawing a Rectangle Problem: Write an interactive program that will draw a solid rectangle of asterisks (*). The program must also display the dimensions of the rectangle. Error checking must be done to be sure that the dimensions are greater than zero. CMSC 104, Version 8/06

Calculate Average Daily Sales Problem: Write an interactive program that will get the daily sales total for each day of the month, adding them together, and calculate the average daily sales. Error checking must be done to ensure that no negative numbers are entered by the user. CMSC 104, Version 8/06

Calculate Miles Per Gallon Problem: Write an interactive program that will get the miles driven and gallons of gas used. Calculate the miles per gallon and display it to the user. Error checking must be done to ensure that both values are greater than zero. CMSC 104, Version 8/06

Calculate Semester GPA Problem: Write an interactive program that will ask the user for the number of courses taken this semester and then get the grades for those course, using A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, and F=0. Calculate and display the GPA to the user. Error checking must be done to ensure that no negative numbers are entered by the user. CMSC 104, Version 8/06