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Chapter 14, Problem 4P
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Recursive function for “handshake” function:
The recursive function definition for “handshake” function is shown below:
//Function definition for "handshake" function
int handshake(int n)
{
/* If "n" is equal to "1", then */
if(n == 1)
//Returns "0"
return 0;
/* If "n" is equal to "2", then */
else if(n == 2)
//Returns "0"
return 1;
//Otherwise
else
/* Recursively call the function "handshake" with subtracting the value of "n" with "1" */
return n - 1 + handshake(n - 1);
}
Explanation:
The above function is used to compute the number of handshakes in a room using recursive function.
- In this function, If the value of “n” is equal to “1”, then returns “0”.
- If the value of “n” is equal to “2”, then returns “1”.
- Otherwise, that is if the value of “n” is greater than “2”, then returns the value by “n - 1 + handshake(n - 1)”...
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