C Exercises: Convert a binary to a decimal using for loop and without using array

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42. Binary to Decimal Without Array, Function, or While Loop

Write a C program to convert a binary number into a decimal number without using array, function and while loop.

The task is to write a C program that converts a given binary number into its decimal representation. The solution should not use arrays, functions, or while loops, focusing instead on using basic control structures like “for” loops and arithmetic operations to achieve the conversion directly within the “main()” function.

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Convert a binary to a decimal using for loop and without using array

Sample Solution:

C Code:

#include <stdio.h> // Include the standard input/output header file.

void main()
{
    int n1, n, p=1; // Declare variables to store input and intermediate results.
    int dec=0, i=1, j, d; // Declare variables for decimal and binary conversion.

    printf("\n\n  Convert Binary to Decimal:\n "); // Print a message.
    printf("-------------------------\n"); // Print a separator.

    printf("Input a binary number :"); // Prompt the user for input.
    scanf("%d", &n); // Read the binary number from the user.
    n1 = n; // Store a copy of the original binary number.

    // Loop to convert binary to decimal.
    for (j = n; j > 0; j = j / 10)
    {  
        d = j % 10; // Get the rightmost digit.

        if (i == 1)
            p = p * 1;
        else
            p = p * 2;

        dec = dec + (d * p); // Calculate the decimal equivalent.
        i++; // Increment the position.
    }

    // Print the results.
    printf("\nThe Binary Number : %d\nThe equivalent Decimal  Number : %d \n\n", n1, dec);
}

Output:

  Convert Binary to Decimal:                                                                                  
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Input a binary number :11001                                                                                  
                                                                                                              
The Binary Number : 11001                                                                                     
The equivalent Decimal  Number : 25

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