C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • POINTERS & DYNAMIC MEMORY
Allocate a Zero-Initialized Array with calloc()
Learn how to allocate a zero-initialized array with calloc() using a clear C program.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
4 6 8 10 12
Sample output
Average = 9.00
COMPLETE C PROGRAM
Complete C implementation
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
int main(void)
{
size_t count;
printf("Enter number of values: ");
scanf("%zu", &count);
if (count == 0) { puts("Count must be positive."); return 0; }
double *values = calloc(count, sizeof *values);
if (values == NULL) { puts("Allocation failed."); return 1; }
double sum = 0;
printf("Enter values: ");
for (size_t index = 0; index < count; index++) {
scanf("%lf", &values[index]);
sum += values[index];
}
printf("Average = %.2f\n", sum / (double) count);
free(values);
return 0;
}CURRENT STEP
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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
Average = 9.00
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Read the required input values.
- Allocate cleared storage for the requested count, calculate the average and release the block.
- Display the computed result.
Allocate cleared storage for the requested count, calculate the average and release the block.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(n)
Auxiliary space
O(n)
DEBUGGING CHECKLIST
Common mistakes
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Use the correct format specifier for every variable.
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Initialize variables before using their values.
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Check braces, semicolons and input order carefully.
Try it yourself
Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.
