Introduction to Flowchart &
Algorithm
Key features of flow charts
It is a diagrammatic representation of computation.
It is also defined as a visual or graphical representation of
computation.
Using flowcharts it is easy to understand and analyze the problem.
It is an useful aid for programmers and system analysts.
It is machine independent. They can be used for any type of logic.
RAPTOR tool is used for creating flowcharts.
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Basic Flowchart Symbols – contd..
Connector Symbol
Indicates that the flow continues where a matching
symbol (containing the same letter) has been placed.
Subroutine Symbol
Indicates a sequence of actions that perform a specific task
embedded within a larger process. This sequence of actions
could be described in more detail on a separate flowchart.
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Representation of computation
Flow chart and algorithm are used to represent
any computational problem.
– Flowchart: It is a graphical/pictorial
representation of computation
– Algorithm: Series of steps to solve a Problem
and use English like statements
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Basic Flowchart Symbols
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Basic Flowchart
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Algorithm and Flowchart for area of the circle
Name of the algorithm : Compute the area of a circle
Step1: [Input the value for radius]
Input radius
Step 2: [Compute the area]
Area 3.1416 * radius * radius
Step 3: [Print the Area]
Print ‘Area of a circle =‘, Area
Step 4: [End of algorithm]
Stop
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Algorithm for SI and CI
Name of the algorithm: Calculate SI and CI
Step1: [ Read the values of P, T and R]
Input P,R,T
Step 2: [Compute the simple interest]
SI ( P*R*T)/100
Step 3: [Compute the compound interest]
CI P*(1+ R/100)T -P
Step 4: [Print the simple and compound interest]
Print ‘Simple Interest=‘,SI
Print ‘Compound Interest=‘,CI
Step 5: [End of Algorithm]
Stop
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Flowchart for SI and CI
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To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit & vice versa
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Flowchart for arithmetic operations
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Largest of 3 Numbers contd.
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Check whether the given no. is even or odd
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Flowchart to find factorial of given no
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Flowchart to find sum of natural numbers
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Flowchart to find sum of digits of a given no
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Largest among n numbers
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Summary
Introduction to Flowcharts .
Introduction to Algorithms.
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