Minimum of Two
Programming Basics · C++
TASK
Problem
Given two integers `a` and `b`, print the smaller value.
EXAMPLE
Example
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LIMITS
Constraints
All integer magnitudes are at most 10^9; divisors are non-zero where used.
LEARN
Theory for this problem
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`if`, comparison operators, and logical operators let a program choose output according to a condition.
Connection to “Minimum of Two”: here, intermediate values are best kept in named variables so the formula stays readable and data types remain clear.
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Hints
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['Write the condition directly and print exactly the required value.', 'After solving “Minimum of Two”, verify the algorithm on your own small example and on an allowed boundary case. Print only the required result with no extra text.']
ANSWER
Solution
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#include <iostream>
#include <algorithm>
#include <cstdlib>
using namespace std;
int main() {
long long a, b;
cin >> a >> b;
cout << min(a, b) << '\n';
return 0;
}