Worksheet 5 Problem recognition
Unit 10 Computational thinking
Worksheet 5 Problem recognition
Task 1
1. Write an algorithm to allow the user to enter an integer number for the number of paper
bags, and a second integer (which must be greater than the first) for the number of
sweets. The program then tells the user whether it is possible to put an odd number of
sweets in each bag.
B= int(input(“How many bags”))
S= int(“input(“how many sweets”))
If S<B then
Print(“please insure that the sweet amount is greater than the bag amount”)
EndIf
If S % B == 0 then:
Print(“It is possible.”)
Else
Print(“ it is not possible”)
EndIf
Task 2
2. There are many way of solving a problem, including:
• simulation
• enumeration – list all cases
• trial and error
• theoretical approach
• creative solution
a. Which of the methods listed above could you use to find the cube root of 729?
(i) Write down the answer (what is the cube root of 729)?
Enumeration
(ii) Write down the steps you took to find the answer
Listing the cubes of integers until reaching 729 (1, 8, 27, 64, 125, 216, 343, 512,
729).
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