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Let us consider some examples for writing an algorithm.

Example 1: Write an algorithm to buy a cake from a bakery shop.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Take money. Go to a bakery shop. Select a cake.

Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Get the cake packed properly. Pay the bill for the cake. Return home with the cake.

Example 2: Write an algorithm to find the average of five numbers.

Algorithm Working of algorithm

Step 1: Get the five numbers. 7, 11, 8, 12, 17

Step 2: Add the numbers to get their sum. 7 + 11 + 8 + 12 + 17 = 55

Step 3: Divide the sum by 5. 55 ÷ 5 = 11

Step 4: Display the result as average. 11

Knowledge Discovery Subject Enrichment

Algorithms are written in a stepwise manner, with each step involved with one specific
action.

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Write an algorithm to accept the length and breadth of a rectangle and calculate its area.

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