C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • LOOPS & NUMBER PROBLEMS
Print Prime Numbers in a Range
Learn how to print prime numbers in a range using a clear C program.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
10 30
Sample output
11 13 17 19 23 29
COMPLETE C PROGRAM
Complete C implementation
#include <stdio.h>
int main(void)
{
int start, end;
printf("Enter start and end: ");
scanf("%d %d", &start, &end);
if (start > end) {
int temporary = start; start = end; end = temporary;
}
for (int number = start < 2 ? 2 : start; number <= end; number++) {
int isPrime = 1;
for (int divisor = 2; divisor <= number / divisor; divisor++) {
if (number % divisor == 0) { isPrime = 0; break; }
}
if (isPrime) printf("%d ", number);
}
printf("\n");
return 0;
}CURRENT STEP
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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
11 13 17 19 23 29
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Read the required input values.
- Run a square-root prime test for every number inside the inclusive range.
- Display the computed result.
Run a square-root prime test for every number inside the inclusive range.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(n√n)
Auxiliary space
O(1)
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.
