Introduction
Let’s explore how to create a C program that generates an inverted pyramid number pattern. We’ll delve into the logic, code structure, and key steps involved in crafting this visually appealing pattern.
Understanding the Pattern
- Shape: The numbers form an inverted pyramid, with a wide base and a narrow top.
- Composition: Numbers are used to construct the pyramid, starting from a maximum value and decreasing towards 1.
- Arrangement: Numbers are arranged in rows, with each row containing one fewer number than the previous row.
Steps to Implement
- Include Necessary Header:
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#include <stdio.h>
- Declare Variables:
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int rows, i, j, num = 1;
- Get Input for Number of Rows:
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printf("Enter the number of rows: ");
scanf("%d", &rows);
- Use Nested Loops to Print the Inverted Pyramid:
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for (i = rows; i >= 1; i--) {
// Print spaces before numbers in each row
for (j = 1; j <= rows - i; j++) {
printf(" ");
}
// Print numbers in decreasing order
for (j = 1; j <= i; j++) {
printf("%d ", num);
num++; // Increment num for the next number
}
num = 1; // Reset num for the next row
printf("\n"); // Move to the next line
}
Complete Example Code:
C
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int rows, i, j, num = 1;
printf("Enter the number of rows: ");
scanf("%d", &rows);
for (i = rows; i >= 1; i--) {
for (j = 1; j <= rows - i; j++) {
printf(" ");
}
for (j = 1; j <= i; j++) {
printf("%d ", num);
num++;
}
num = 1; // Reset for the next row
printf("\n");
}
return 0;
}
Explanation
- The outer
for
loop iterates fromrows
down to 1, controlling the rows of the pyramid. - The first inner
for
loop prints spaces to create the inverted pyramid shape. - The second inner
for
loop prints numbers in decreasing order within each row. num
is incremented to generate consecutive numbers, then reset to 1 for the next row.printf("\n")
moves the cursor to the next line after each row.
Key Points to Remember
- The nested loops control the positioning of numbers and spaces.
- The
num
variable keeps track of the current number to print. - Adjust the
rows
variable to control the size of the inverted pyramid pattern.