Write a program using integers userNum and x as input, and output userNum divided by x four times. Ex: If the input is: 2000 2 the output is: 1000 500 250 125 Note: In Coral, integer division discards fractions. Ex. 6/4 is 1 (the 0.5 is discarded). 351108.1642418.qx3zqy7 LAB ACTIVITY 1.26.1: LAB: Variables/Assignments: Divide by x 1// Your solution goes here Code Flowchart ENTER EXECUTION STEP RUN Execution speed Medium Variables Not shown when editing Input Output 0/10 Load default template.
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Explanation
This exercise is designed to reinforce the use of variables and integer division in the Coral programming language. The task is to accept two integer inputs: userNum, the starting number, and x, the divisor. The goal is to divide userNum by x four times, each time using the result of the previous division.
We begin by declaring two integer variables: userNum and x. These will store the initial values entered by the user. The Get next input command is used to capture values for these variables from the input stream.
Next, the division process is carried out step by step. For each of the four lines that follow, userNum is updated by dividing it by x. This is done using Coral’s integer division, which automatically discards any remainder. For instance, if the result of a division is 250.5, it becomes 250. This behavior ensures that all values remain integers.
After each division operation, the updated value of userNum is printed using the Put ... to output command. Since the prompt expects the output values on separate lines, this syntax will ensure they appear as required.
The logic is repetitive but straightforward. Each division operation uses the updated value of userNum, creating a cascading effect where the result becomes progressively smaller. This models the concept of exponential decay or halving, depending on the values involved.
By solving this, learners build comfort with assigning new values to variables, using input and output operations, and understanding how Coral treats integer arithmetic in real-world programming scenarios. It lays a foundation for more complex logic later. Let me know if you’d like to expand this into a flowchart, too.
