C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • SWITCH & MENU PROGRAMS
Display a Grade Description Using switch
Learn how to display a grade description using switch using a clear C program.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
B
Sample output
Very good
COMPLETE C PROGRAM
Complete C implementation
#include <stdio.h>
#include <ctype.h>
int main(void)
{
char grade;
printf("Enter grade (A-F): ");
scanf(" %c", &grade);
switch (toupper((unsigned char) grade)) {
case 'A': puts("Excellent"); break;
case 'B': puts("Very good"); break;
case 'C': puts("Good"); break;
case 'D': puts("Needs improvement"); break;
case 'E': puts("Pass"); break;
case 'F': puts("Fail"); break;
default: puts("Invalid grade");
}
return 0;
}CURRENT STEP
SELECTED LINE
EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
Very good
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Read the required input values.
- Convert the grade to uppercase and select the matching description.
- Display the computed result.
Convert the grade to uppercase and select the matching description.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(1)
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.
