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If Else Ladder / Else-If Clause :

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Syntax :

#include<stdio.h>
if(expression1)
 statement1;
else if(expression2)
 statement2;
else if(expression3)
 statement3;
else
 statement4;

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Explanation :

• Conditions are evaluated from Top to Bottom
• As soon as TRUE expression is found the statement associated with it is executed and rest of the ladder is Bypassed

Flowchart :

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Sample Example : ( To find the Grade of the Student)

if (marks >= 67 )
printf("Distinction");
else if (marks >=60)
printf("First Class");
else if (marks >=55)
printf("Higher Second Class");
else if (marks >=50)
printf("Second Class");
else if (marks >=40)
printf("Pass Class");
else
printf("Fail");

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