Question

write an algorithm to read two number then display the larger number
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Answer 1

Answer:

1) read first number 

(2) read second number 

(3) if first is greater, display second, else display first 

The second and third can be done the same way: 

(1) read first number and set highestSeenSoFar to it 

(2) read another number, and if greater than highestSeenSoFar, set highesSeenSoFar to the new number 

(3) repeat step 2 (twice for 3 numbers total, 99 times for 100 numbers) 

(4) display highestSeenSoFar 

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

STEP 1: START

STEP 2: INITIALISE TWO VARIABLE A AND B

STEP 3: ENTER TWO NUMBERS

STEP 4: IF(A>B)

STEP 5: PRINT A IS LARGEST

STEP 6: OTHERWISE

STEP 7: PRINT B IS LARGEST

STEP 8: END