Thread: preceding zeros in int variables

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    preceding zeros in int variables

    I have to write a program that reads a decimal integer (int) entered in binary form and converts it into its decimal equivalent. I've got the program up and running except for one thing: any zeros I enter before a 1 are discounted, ie. 0001 = 1 as far as the computer is concerned. Is there any way I can get around this? Here's my code:

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    /* Converts a binary number to its decimal equivalent */

    #include <stdio.h>

    int main()
    {
    int num, Num, NUM, digit, decimal = 0, count = 1, ten = 10;

    printf( "Please enter a number in binary form: " );
    scanf( "%d", &num );
    Num = num;
    NUM = num;

    while ( num > 0 )
    {
    while ( Num > ten )
    Num /= 10;

    digit = Num % 10;
    num /= 10;
    decimal += digit * count;
    count *= 2;
    ten *= 10;
    Num = NUM;
    }

    printf( "\n\n\nThe decimal equivalent of %d is %d.", NUM, decimal );

    return 0;
    }

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    Thanks gang!

    Ash

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    and the hat of int overfl Salem's Avatar
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    > Is there any way I can get around this?
    Yes - read the user input into an array of characters.

    If you assume that the user typed in a binary string, then you might have something like
    if ( buff[i] == '1' ) {
    // a 1 bit
    } else {
    // a 0 bit
    }
    If you dance barefoot on the broken glass of undefined behaviour, you've got to expect the occasional cut.
    If at first you don't succeed, try writing your phone number on the exam paper.

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    curse you and your super-moderated speed, salem! you stole my answer

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