6.12 Programming Activity 2: Using for Loops
In this activity, you will write a for loop:
For this Programming Activity, again calculate the total cost of the items in a grocery cart.
Write the program for the Express Lane.
Your job is to write a for loop to calculate the total cost of the items in the cart.
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Complete Chapter 6, Section 6.12 “Programming Activity 2: Using for Loops” from the textbook. Once you have completed it, answer the following questions:
1) Why is the looping logic important in programming?
2) What is the difference between event-controlled loops and counting loops? Provide examples.
3) What advice or code can you provide to help other students with this activity?
4) Can we replace a while loop with a for loop?
