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    C++ question

    Hi,

    I have a bit of as problem. This file should calculate cut-off grades and then re-print out the file containing student grades and assign grades A, B, C, and D to the three exam scores as well as the total scores. I have attached the code so that it's easier to read. As you can see, I have stored all my values in parallel arrays. The cut-off grades are printing out nicely. My problem is that , I have created two char variables grade1 and grade2(just to test) to convert the marks to grades. I am hoping to replicate the if and else(if it works) for the grade for the third exam, as well as the total(final) grade. My logic seems to make sense, but after repeatedly trying different scenarios, the program is assigning wrong grades(A, B,C and D) to the student marks. Could anyone point out what's wrong with my if and else statements? Thanks a lot....

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    It seems the file did not attach properly. I am pasting the relevant part of the code. Please bear with me because I don't know how to format it for this forum as suggested.

    for(i=0; i<SIZE; i++)
    {

    inFile>>name[i]>>exam1Array[i]>>exam2Array[i]>>exam3Array[i];

    }


    cutoffArrayForAs[0]= GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.9;
    cutoffArrayForAs[1]= GetHighValue(exam2Array)*0.9;
    cutoffArrayForAs[2]= GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.9;

    cutoffArrayForBs[0]= GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.8;
    cutoffArrayForBs[1]= GetHighValue(exam2Array)*0.8;
    cutoffArrayForBs[2]= GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.8;

    cutoffArrayForCs[0]= GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.7;
    cutoffArrayForCs[1]= GetHighValue(exam2Array)*0.7;
    cutoffArrayForCs[2]= GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.7;

    cutoffArrayForDs[0]= GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.6;
    cutoffArrayForDs[1]= GetHighValue(exam2Array)*0.6;
    cutoffArrayForDs[2]= GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.6;

    cutoffArrayForTotals[0]=GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.9+GetHighValue(exam2Ar ray)*0.9+GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.9;
    cutoffArrayForTotals[1]=GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.8+GetHighValue(exam2Ar ray)*0.8+GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.8;
    cutoffArrayForTotals[2]=GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.7+GetHighValue(exam2Ar ray)*0.7+GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.7;
    cutoffArrayForTotals[3]=GetHighValue(exam1Array)*0.6+GetHighValue(exam2Ar ray)*0.6+GetHighValue(exam3Array)*0.6;




    cout<<setw(30)<<" CST 150 Grade Summary"<<endl;
    cout<<endl;
    cout<<setw(18)<<" Exam1:"<<setw(18)<<" Exam2:"<<setw(18)<<" Exam3:"<<setw(20)<<" Total:"<<endl;

    cout<<"A cut-off="<<setw(3)<<cutoffArrayForAs[0]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForAs[1]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForAs[2]<<setw(20)<<cutoffArrayForTotals[0]<<endl;
    cout<<"B cut-off="<<setw(3)<<cutoffArrayForBs[0]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForBs[1]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForBs[2]<<setw(20)<<cutoffArrayForTotals[1]<<endl;
    cout<<"C cut-off="<<setw(3)<<cutoffArrayForCs[0]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForCs[1]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForCs[2]<<setw(20)<<cutoffArrayForTotals[2]<<endl;
    cout<<"D cut-off="<<setw(3)<<cutoffArrayForDs[0]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForDs[1]<<setw(18)<<cutoffArrayForDs[2]<<setw(20)<<cutoffArrayForTotals[3]<<endl;

    cout<<"Student Results and Grades:"<<endl;


    for(i=0; i<SIZE; i++)
    {

    cout<<name[i]<<setw(6)<<exam1Array[i]<<'='<<grade1<<setw(16)<<exam2Array[i]<<'='<<grade2<<setw(18)<<exam3Array[i]<<'='<<setw(18)<<exam1Array[i]+exam2Array[i]+exam3Array[i]<<'='<<endl;

    {
    if(exam1Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForAs[0])
    grade1='A';
    else if(exam1Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForBs[0])
    grade1='B';
    else if(exam1Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForCs[0])
    grade1='C';
    else
    grade1='D';

    }

    {
    if(exam2Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForAs[1])
    grade2='A';
    else if(exam2Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForBs[1])
    grade2='B';
    else if(exam2Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForCs[1])
    grade2='C';
    else
    grade2='D';
    }
    }






    return 0;
    }




    int GetHighValue(/*in*/ int array[])
    {
    int highScore=0;
    int i=0;
    for(i=0; i<SIZE; i++)
    {
    if(array[i]>highScore)
    highScore=array[i];


    }

    return highScore;
    }
    Last edited by brainstormin; 08-03-2006 at 11:36 AM.

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    Gee, ya think ya can use code tags yet?
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    code tag

    Please show me how to use the code tags..

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    Could you copy and paste your Grades.dat file?

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    This is the most relevant part:





    for(i=0; i<SIZE; i++)
    {

    cout<<name[i]<<setw(6)<<exam1Array[i]<<'='<<grade1<<setw(16)<<exam2Array[i]<<'='<<grade2<<setw(18)<<exam3Array[i]<<'='<<setw(18)<<exam1Array[i]+exam2Array[i]+exam3Array[i]<<'='<<endl;

    {
    if(exam1Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForAs[0])
    grade1='A';
    else if(exam1Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForBs[0])
    grade1='B';
    else if(exam1Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForCs[0])
    grade1='C';
    else
    grade1='D';

    }

    {
    if(exam2Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForAs[1])
    grade2='A';
    else if(exam2Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForBs[1])
    grade2='B';
    else if(exam2Array[i]>=cutoffArrayForCs[1])
    grade2='C';
    else
    grade2='D';
    }
    }

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    Quote Originally Posted by brainstormin
    Please show me how to use the code tags..

    Type in [code] then some junk you want to be in the code box (your code) and then type [/ code] (without that space).

    Code:
    this is code
    or just edit this post and paste your code where mine reads "this is code"

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    Closed until you learn to use the board properly.
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