Loops question,I think its for loops

Hi everyone,

Could someone explain to me how to answer a question such as this:

Write a good which calculates the total cost of materials with one variable being units. If there are less than 1000 units made, the cost is 30c per unit. If there is more than 1000 units sold but less than 2000 units sold it is $100+ 10c per unit. If there is more than 2000 units sold it is $150 +5c per unit. Calculate the total cost of the units and display it as total cost.

Thanks

Answer 1

[Alex Mcaulley]

It is not difficult (No loops needed):

function cost = calculateCost(units)
    if units < 1000
        cost = %write the formula
    elseif units > 2000
        cost = %write the formula
    else
        cost = %write the formula
    end
end

[Jan]

Almost. The exact formulation:

if units < 1000
    % less than 1000 units
elseif units > 1000 & units < 2000
    % more than 1000 units sold but less than 2000 units
elseif units > 2000
    % more than 2000
end

Following the instructions, the code fails for units==1000 and ==2000.

"Calculate the total cost of the units and display it as total cost" - A funny formulation also: Can I display the total cost as every other than the total cost?

Nevertheless, Alex, I assume you solved, what was intented. +1

[Alex Mcaulley]

Yes, you are right Jan. Following the statement, units == 1000 and units == 2000 are free XD