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For marks = {"Asha": 72, "Ravi": 85, "Meera": 64, "Kabir": 90}, find the name with the highest mark.
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For marks = {"Asha": 72, "Ravi": 85, "Meera": 64, "Kabir": 90}, find the name with the highest mark.
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Keep the best so far, and compare each new value with it.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, compare your working with the solution.
Plan. Keep the best name and the best mark so far. Go through the pairs. If a mark is higher than the best, replace both.
| Pair | Best so far |
|---|---|
| Asha 72 | Asha, 72 |
| Ravi 85 | Ravi, 85 |
| Meera 64 | Ravi, 85 |
| Kabir 90 | Kabir, 90 |
Answer: Kabir, with .
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