Age Category
Programming Basics · C++
TASK
Problem
Given a non-negative age in years, print `child` for ages below 13, `teen` for 13–17, `adult` for 18–64, and `senior` for 65 or more.
EXAMPLE
Example
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child
LIMITS
Constraints
0 ≤ age ≤ 150.
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Theory for this problem
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An `if` / `else if` / `else` chain checks alternatives from top to bottom. Put more specific or higher-priority conditions first.
Connection to “Age Category”: here, branching selects a case using a Boolean condition; test order matters when cases overlap.
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Hints
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['List the possible cases and make them mutually exclusive.', 'After solving “Age Category”, 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>
using namespace std;
int main() {
long long n;
cin >> n;
if (n < 13) cout << "child";
else if (n < 18) cout << "teen";
else if (n < 65) cout << "adult";
else cout << "senior";
cout << '\n';
return 0;
}