Problem Solving with Computers (CS 135)
Dr. William J. Joel, WS 110, 7-9353

Project No. 1
(7 points)

 

Problem

You have been asked to develop a method for determining the total cost of a summer vacation trip based on:
  • distance between your home and your destination
  • average price ($/gal) of gasoline
  • miles/gallon for you car
  • number of days you wish to be away from home (includes travel time)
  • cost of lodgings
  • cost of meals

Task

  • Develop a detailed algorithm (method) to solve this problem.
  • Represent this algorithm both ...
    • textually (paragraphs) and 
    • visually (visual model).
  • Create a brief (3-5 pages, typed, double-spaced) report of both the problem-solving process you undertook (Know-Need-Do)
  • Submit copies of your both versions (textual and visual) of your algorithm, and your report.

Notes

  • You are not being asked to implement your algorithm, just write it.
  • Feel free to do more than what is asked above, but note that if you do, you will neither lose nor gain points for the extra work.
  • Also, all drawings must be created using appropriate software; no freehand drawings.