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/**
* Reverse right triangle star pattern program in C
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*/
#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
int i, j, rows;
/* Input number of rows from user */
printf("Enter number of rows : ");
scanf("%d", &rows);
/* Iterate through rows */
for(i=1; i<=rows; i++)
{
/* Iterate through columns */
for(j=i; j<=rows; j++)
{
printf("*");
}
/* Move to the next line */
printf("\n");
}
return 0;
}
Enter number of rows: 5
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Basic C programming, For loop, Nested loop
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The above pattern contains N rows and each row contains N-i + 1 columns (where i is the current row number). Considering this let us write a step by step descriptive logic to print inverted right triangle star patter.
for(i=1; i<=rows; i++).for(j=i; j<=rows; j++). Inside this loop print star.
Note: Instead of iterating from i to rows you can also iterate from 1 to rows - i + 1.
Also learn - Program to print right triangle star pattern.
First understand the algorithm carefully. Then study the program line-by-line and compare it with the output. Finally, review the explanation section to strengthen your logic and programming understanding.
Rewrite the program without looking at the code. Modify values, conditions or logic and run it again. This helps improve confidence and strengthens coding skills much faster.