Programming Assignment Unit 2
Vandelun Amokaha (Instructor)
University of The People
CS 1101 – Programming Fundamentals
Kevin Kipkirui
PART 1
Here’s how to create the function print_circum in Python, along with an explanation of
the code, its execution, and the resulting outputs:
Code for the print_circum Function
# Function definition
def print_circum(radius):
# Define π to 5 decimal places
pi = 3.14159
# Calculate the circumference
circumference = 2 * pi * radius
# Print the calculated circumference
print(f"The circumference of a circle with radius {radius}
is {circumference:.5f}")
# Call the function three times with different radii
print_circum(5) # Radius = 5 units
print_circum(10) # Radius = 10 units
print_circum(15) # Radius = 15 units
Explanation of the Code
1. Function Definition:
o print_circum takes one parameter, radius, which represents
the radius of a circle.
o Inside the function, π (pi) is defined as 3.14159, rounded to 5
decimal places.
2. Circumference Calculation:
o The formula for circumference, 2 * π * radius, is
implemented using the radius argument.
3. Output Formatting:
o The result is printed using Python's formatted string literals (f-
strings). The .5f ensures the result is rounded to 5 decimal
places.
4. Function Calls:
o The function is called three times with radii of 5, 10, and 15 to
demonstrate its operation on different inputs.
Expected Output
When the function is run, it will output:
The circumference of a circle with radius 5 is 31.41590
The circumference of a circle with radius 10 is 62.83180
The circumference of a circle with radius 15 is 94.24770
Technical Explanation
Input: The function accepts a single numeric argument (radius).
Process:
o The circumference is computed using the constant value of π (3.14159) and
the input radius.
o This result is formatted to 5 decimal places.
Output: Each call to the function prints the calculated circumference directly to the
console.
PART 2
Here is a custom Python function for the provided scenario, with an explanation and the
expected output:
Code:
def generate_catalog():
# Define the prices of individual items
item1_price = 200.0
item2_price = 400.0
item3_price = 600.0
# Calculate combo prices with discounts
combo1_price = (item1_price + item2_price) * 0.9 # 10%
discount for Item 1 + 2
combo2_price = (item2_price + item3_price) * 0.9 # 10%
discount for Item 2 + 3
combo3_price = (item1_price + item3_price) * 0.9 # 10%
discount for Item 1 + 3
gift_pack_price = (item1_price + item2_price +
item3_price) * 0.75 # 25% discount for all 3 items
# Print the catalog
print("Online Store")
print("-------------------")
print("Product(S) Price")
print(f"Item 1 {item1_price}")
print(f"Item 2 {item2_price}")
print(f"Item 3 {item3_price}")
print(f"Combo 1(Item 1 + 2) {combo1_price:.1f}")
print(f"Combo 2(Item 2 + 3) {combo2_price:.1f}")
print(f"Combo 3(Item 1 + 3) {combo3_price:.1f}")
print(f"Combo 4(Item 1 + 2 + 3) {gift_pack_price:.1f}")
print("-------------------")
print("For delivery Contact: 98764678899")
# Call the function
generate_catalog()
Output:
When executed, the code generates the following output:
Online Store
-------------------
Product(S) Price
Item 1 200.0
Item 2 400.0
Item 3 600.0
Combo 1(Item 1 + 2) 540.0
Combo 2(Item 2 + 3) 900.0
Combo 3(Item 1 + 3) 720.0
Combo 4(Item 1 + 2 + 3) 900.0
-------------------
For delivery Contact: 98764678899
Explanation:
1. Input Values:
o The base prices for Item 1, Item 2, and Item 3 are stored in variables.
2. Discount Calculations:
o For combos with two items, a 10% discount is applied (price * 0.9).
o For the gift pack with all three items, a 25% discount is applied (price * 0.75).
3. Dynamic Formatting:
o Formatted output ensures proper alignment and displays prices with a single
decimal place for clarity.
4. Features Illustrated:
o Modular design using a single function to define and display catalog details.
o Mathematical calculations directly applied in code to derive discounted prices.
o User-friendly formatting that mimics real-world catalogs.
References
1. Downey, A. (2015). Think Python: How to think like a computer scientist. Green Tree
Press. https://greenteapress.com/thinkpython2/thinkpython2.pdf
2. Zelle, J. M. (2017). Python programming: An introduction to computer science (3rd
ed.). Franklin, Beedle & Associates.
3. Sweigart, A. (2020). Automate the boring stuff with Python: Practical programming
for total beginners (2nd ed.). No Starch Press. https://automatetheboringstuff.com/
