C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • MATRICES
Find the Sum of All Matrix Elements
Learn how to find the sum of all matrix elements using a clear C program.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6
Sample output
Sum = 21
COMPLETE C PROGRAM
Complete C implementation
#include <stdio.h>
int main(void)
{
int rows, columns, matrix[10][10];
long long sum = 0;
scanf("%d %d", &rows, &columns);
if (rows < 1 || rows > 10 || columns < 1 || columns > 10) return 1;
for (int row = 0; row < rows; row++)
for (int column = 0; column < columns; column++) {
scanf("%d", &matrix[row][column]);
sum += matrix[row][column];
}
printf("Sum = %lld\n", sum);
return 0;
}CURRENT STEP
SELECTED LINE
EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
Sum = 21
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Read the required input values.
- Accumulate each element while reading the matrix.
- Display the computed result.
Accumulate each element while reading the matrix.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(rows × columns)
Auxiliary space
O(rows × columns)
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.
