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ITC04 | DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS
Laboratory Exercise #1
Before coding a program, we must have first an idea how to solve it. Such that,
we have to prepare first a step by step solution also known as ALGORITHM.
Consider the example below:
PROBLEM: Write a Java program to compute for the Factorial of a given

number using a while Loop.
SOLUTION: Algorithm to Find the Factorial of a Given Number using a while

Loop
1. Create an instance of a Scanner class and name it as sc.
2. Declare new variables.
a. Integer variable i. This will act as the loop variable.
b. Integer variable num. This will act as variable for input.
c. Integer variable Fact. This will store the value of the Factorial.
3. Initialize the variables.
a. Set the integer variable i to 1.
b. Set the integer variable num to 0.
c. Set the integer variable Fact to 1.
4. Prompt the user to enter an integer number. For example, 5.
Enter an Integer value [1..10]: 5
5. Traverse using a while loop. The loop will continue to execute every time the value
of (i<=num) is TRUE.
a. Update the factorial in each iteration of the number.
Fact = Fact * i
b. Increment the loop variable.
6. Once (i<=num) is FALSE the while loop is terminated…

7. Print the factorial of a number.
The Factorial of 5 is: 120
Code Implementation of Java Program to Find Factorial of a Number using

while Loop
Create a New Java Program and name it Main_while.java
Consider typing the sample source code below. Replace the Name, Date and Block. The
code was based from the Algorithm stated above:
//Name: ARNALDY D. FORTIN

//Date: September 02, 2024
//ITC04 Block 1
import java.util.*;
Semester: 1st Semester | Academic Year: 2024-2025 1

public class Main_while
{
public static void main(String []args)
{
// Instance of a Scanner class, sc
Scanner sc=new Scanner(System.in);
// Declaration of variables I, num and Fact
int i;
int num;
int Fact;
// Initialization of variables
i = 1;
num=0;
Fact = 1;
// Input
System.out.println("Enter an Integer value [1..10]: ");
num=sc.nextInt();
// Traversing the While Loop statement
while(i<=num) //every time the condition is TRUE, the loop body is executed.
{
fact=fact*i;
i++;
}
// Output
//The output below is executed once the condition (i<=num) becomes FALSE.
System.out.println("The Factorial of “+num+” is: “+Fact);
} //end of Main_while class
} // end of the public static void main(String []args)
Sample Output
Enter an Integer value [1..10]: 5
The Factorial of 5 is: 120
Laboratory Exercise #1 Q&A
Name: Jofrey M. Acosta ______________________________________________
Block 3____
Date Submitted: September 5____, 2024
Run and test the program for values 13, 14 and 15, respectively.
Laboratory Exercise #1 The Updated Source Code
Name: ______________________________________________ Block ____

Date Submitted: September ____, 2024
After performing Question #4. Copy & Paste all the New Java Code below...
Question 1: What have you observed about the result of Factorial for 13, 14
and 15 respectively? (Paste screenshot and resize it below. Choose one result
only between 13! Or 14! Or 15!)
ANS;
- 13 = 6,227,020,800
- 14 = 87,178,291,200
- 15 = 1,307,674,368,000
Question 2: What do you think might be the effect of not knowing the
maximum value for an integer data type?
ANS;
- Not knowing the maximum value of an integer data type can lead to
issues such as overflow errors, performance inefficiencies, program

crashes, security vulnerabilities, memory wastage, and inaccurate
results. Understanding these limits is essential for reliable programming
and preventing unexpected behavior.
Question 3: What would be the appropriate solution to allow correct

calculations for larger values than 12!?
ANS;
- To handle larger factorials like \(13!\) and beyond, use big integer data
types, factorial libraries, or approximation methods like Stirling’s
approximation. These approaches ensure correct calculations without
overflow issues.
Question 4: What will be appropriate solution that will allow the program to
accept only integer numbers from 1 up to 10?
ANS;
Input Validation: Check if the input is an integer and falls within the range of 1
to 10. If it doesn’t, reject the input and prompt the user again.
Looping Structure: Use a loop to repeatedly request valid input until an

integer within the acceptable range is provided.
Error Handling: Implement error handling to catch non-integer inputs (e.g.,

using try-except in Python).
Phyton example;
While True:
Try:
Number = int(input(“Enter an integer between 1 and 10: “))
If 1 <= number <= 10:
Print(“Valid input:”, number)
Break
Else:
Print(“Please enter a number between 1 and 10.”)
Except ValueError:

Print(“Invalid input. Please enter an integer.”)
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UNIVERSIDAD DE DAGUPAN

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Consider the example below:

PROBLEM: Write a Java program to compute for the Factorial of a given

SOLUTION: Algorithm to Find the Factorial of a Given Number using a while

6. Once (i<=num) is FALSE the while loop is terminated…

Code Implementation of Java Program to Find Factorial of a Number using

Create a New Java Program and name it Main_while.java

//Name: ARNALDY D. FORTIN

Semester: 1st Semester | Academic Year: 2024-2025 1

Name: ______________________________________________ Block ____

Semester: 1st Semester | Academic Year: 2024-2025 3

Question 3: What would be the appropriate solution to allow correct

Looping Structure: Use a loop to repeatedly request valid input until an

Error Handling: Implement error handling to catch non-integer inputs (e.g.,

Number = int(input(“Enter an integer between 1 and 10: “))

If 1 <= number <= 10:

Print(“Valid input:”, number)

Print(“Please enter a number between 1 and 10.”)

Semester: 1st Semester | Academic Year: 2024-2025 4

Submit this document in my e-mail address [email protected]

Semester: 1st Semester | Academic Year: 2024-2025 5

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