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P036.c

Problem Statement

sum = a + (a^2)/2 + (a^3)/3 + ... + (a^n)/n

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Author Amit Dutta (amitdutta4255@gmail.com)
License MIT
Difficulty Beginner (index: 1 / 10)

Concepts

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  • Recursion
  • Sorting (possible)
  • Iteration

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Source Code

#include <stdio.h>
#include <math.h>

int main()
{
    double a, sum = 0;
    int n, i;
    printf("Enter value for a and n : ");
    scanf("%lf %d", &a, &n);
    for (i = 1; i <= n; i++)
        sum += pow(a, i) / i;
    printf("\nSum = %g", sum);
    return 0;
}

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    You are explaining a C programming code to a beginner.

    STRICT RULES:

    - Only use the given code. Do NOT assume anything not present.

    - Do NOT add extra examples.

    - Keep explanation clear and short.

    - If something is unclear, say "Not clear from code".

    - Follow the exact format below. Do NOT change headings.

    FORMAT:

    [START]

    ## What it does

    (Explain the overall purpose in 1-2 sentences)

    ## Step-by-step

    (Explain how the code works in steps, simple language)

    ## Key Concepts

    (List concepts like loop, condition, function, etc.)

    ## Notes

    (Mention any limitations, errors, or assumptions)

    [END]

    CODE (P036.c):

    #include <stdio.h>
    #include <math.h>

    int main()
    {
        double a, sum = 0;
        int n, i;
        printf("Enter value for a and n : ");
        scanf("%lf %d", &a, &n);
        for (i = 1; i <= n; i++)
            sum += pow(a, i) / i;
        printf("\nSum = %g", sum);
        return 0;
    }