Maximum of Three
Programming Basics · C++
TASK
Problem
Given three integers `a`, `b`, and `c`, print the maximum value.
EXAMPLE
Example
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3
LIMITS
Constraints
|a|, |b|, |c| ≤ 10^9.
LEARN
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 “Maximum of Three”: 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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['List the possible cases and make them mutually exclusive.', 'After solving “Maximum of Three”, 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 a, b, c;
cin >> a >> b >> c;
cout << max(a, max(b, c)) << '\n';
return 0;
}