6 Coding Puzzles Teach You How to Read IF statements

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ifelseThis is how an IF statement works.  An IF statement runs code based on a test. This test results in true or false. When it results in true on or more statements run. Optionally alternative statements can run if the test results in false. IF statements are also called conditional statements, since code is executed based on value of the condition (test). IF statements are frequently used in all levels of programming.

 

Try to solve these 6 IF statements with your C# or other coding knowledge. Just predict the output without executing the code. If you need some help, check our C# course.  Write your answer in the comments below. Or add your own puzzle.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]
1).  

int t = 32;

      if (t <= 32)
      {
         Console.WriteLine(“Warning!”);
         if (t == 32)
         {
             Console.WriteLine(“Freezing”);
         }
         else
         {
            Console.WriteLine(“Black ice {0}”, t);
         }
      }
      Console.ReadLine();

2).

   int[] a = {5, 3, 2 };
      int m = a[0];
      if (m < a[1])
      {
          m = a[1];
      }
      if (m < a[2])
      {
          m = a[2];
      }
      Console.WriteLine(m);
      Console.ReadLine();

3).

int i = 10, j = 20;
      if (i <= j)
      {
          if (j / 2 >= i)
          {
              Console.WriteLine(j / 2);
              if (i * 2 < j)
              {
                  Console.WriteLine(j / i);
              }
          }
      }
      Console.ReadLine();

4).

    int k = -10, l = 30;
      if (k <= l)
      {
          if (l >= -k)
          {
              Console.WriteLine(k+i);
              if (k+i <= 20)
              {
                  Console.WriteLine(l / k);
              }
          }
      }
      Console.ReadLine();

5).

  float r = 0.5f, s = -2.5f;
      if (r >= s)
      {
          if (s < -r)
          {
              Console.WriteLine(s*r);
              if (5 * r == -s)
              {
                  if (s < r)
                  {
                      Console.WriteLine(s /r);
                  }
              }
          }
      }
      Console.ReadLine();

6).

What is wrong with this syntax?
      int[] b = { 5, 3, 2 }
      int p = a[0];
      if (p < a[1])
      {
          p = a[1];
      }
      if p < a[2]
      {
          p = a(2);
      }
      Console.WriteLine(m);
      Console.ReadLine();

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3 thoughts on “6 Coding Puzzles Teach You How to Read IF statements”

  1. Abhinav

    1. Warning Freezing
    2. 5
    3. 10
    4. -9 -3
    5. -1.25 5
    6. Array a and value m is not defined.

  2. David

    Yes technical interviews often present coding tasks or puzzles. These will test your skill under pressure.

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