Chapter 5, Problem 24RE

Explanation of Solution

Modification of the code:

//Define if statement

if (richter < 4.5)

{

    // if it is true print the data

    cout << "No destruction of buildings";  

}

//if the value is less than 6.0

else if (richter < 6.0)

{

    // if it is true print the data

    cout << "Damage to poorly constructed buildings";

}

// if the value is less than 7.0

else if (richter < 7.0)

{

    // if it is true print the data

cout << "Many buildings considerably damaged, some collapse";

}

// if the value is less than 8.0

else if (richter < 8...

Explanation of Solution

Impact on the order of the comparisons:

• In the above code, the operators are modified from “>=” to “<”...