Solving The Problem: Finding The Largest Number

In the realm of programming, solving problems is at the core of what we do. We will explore a simple yet fundamental problem: finding the largest number among two given numbers, A and B. We will discuss the approach, present a step-by-step solution, and provide a code example to solve this problem efficiently. 


Understanding the Problem

Let's dive into the problem statement. We are given two numbers, A and B, and our task is to determine and print the largest number among the two. To solve this problem, we need to compare the values of A and B and identify the greater one.


Approach

To find the largest number among two given numbers, we can follow a straightforward approach. We will utilize a conditional statement, such as an "if" statement, to compare the values of A and B. By checking the conditions, we can determine the larger number and print it as the output.


Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Accept the input values for A and B.

Step 2: Compare the values of A and B using an "if" statement.

Step 3: If A is greater than B, print A as the largest number. Otherwise, print B as the largest number.

Step 4: End the program.


Step 1: Accepting User Input

First, let's write a simple Java program to accept the input values for A and B:

Step 2: Comparing the Numbers

Now that we have the input values for A and B, let's compare them to find the largest number. We can use the if else control flow.

Step 3: Printing the Result

Finally, let's print the largest number to reveal the outcome. Here's the complete program:

With just a few lines of code, we can determine the largest number between two given values, A and B. By using if else control flow, we compare the values and assign the largest one to a variable.

Exercise

Given two numbers A and B, print the smallest number.