Re: How to find the greatest of two numbers without using the comparison operators?

On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:09:34 GMT, "Michael Mattias"
<mmattias@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



"Aparajita" <aparajita.mohanty@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

I want to find the greatest of two given numbers say 'A' and 'B.

or your response.
I got an alternate solution,
like this
IF A-B IS POSITIVE
DISPLAY "A IS GREATER"
ELSE
DISPLAY "B IS GREATER"
END-IF.

What is your opinion on the above solution? Or if you find any
limitations or constraints with this code, please let me know.

I use three (3) tests for code:

1. Works correctly?
2. Relatively efficient?
3. Maintainable?

If 'yes' to all, it's a keeper.


MCM


You need a 4th in this case Michael.

4. Is this what the teacher wanted?

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