What statement(s)are unnecessary in the following pseudocode?
$\mathrm { COUNT } = 0$
SUM $= 0$
Read VALUE
DOWHILE VALUE $ 0$
SUM $=$ SUM + VALUE
COUNT $=$ COUNT + 1
Read VALUE
ENDDO
Write SUM
A)COUNT = 0 and COUNT = COUNT + 1
B)SUM = 0 and SUM = SUM + VALUE
C)The first Read VALUE
D)The second Read VALUE

Question

What statement(s)are unnecessary in the following pseudocode?
$\mathrm { COUNT } = 0$
SUM $= 0$
Read VALUE
DOWHILE VALUE $> 0$
SUM $=$ SUM + VALUE
COUNT $=$ COUNT + 1
Read VALUE
ENDDO
Write SUM
A)COUNT = 0 and COUNT = COUNT + 1
B)SUM = 0 and SUM = SUM + VALUE
C)The first Read VALUE
D)The second Read VALUE

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statements related to COUNT are unnecessary for calculating the SUM of positive values entered by the user. The pseudocode's primary function is to sum positive values, and the COUNT variable, which tracks the number of values entered, does not influence this calculation.

What Statement(s)are Unnecessary in the Following Pseudocode COUNT=0\mathrm { COUNT } = 0COUNT=0

What Statement(s)are Unnecessary in the Following Pseudocode $\mathrm { COUNT } = 0$