max value count of an array

[lax378]

I have an assignment to print out an 8 by 8 matrix and show the max and min values. I also have to state how many times the max and min both occur, this is the part I'm having trouble with. Here's my code so far:

[dhayden]

Your code sorts the array but you didn't mention that as part of the assignment. If you don't need to sort the array then don't do it since it takes a lot of time.

Here is some pseudo-code for finding the max value and counting the number of occurances. You can use similar code for the min value:

int max = array[0][0];    // assume first element is max
int maxCount = 1;         // it occurs once so far

for (int i=0; i<8; ++i) {
    for (int j=0; j<8; ++j) {
        if (array[i][j] > max) {
            max = array[i][j];    // found higher value. remember it
            maxCount = 1;        // and reset the count
        } else if (array[i][j] == max) {
            ++maxCount;         // saw max value again. increment count
        }
    }
}

[lax378]

Sorry, I need to sort the array and include the average value as well, I just didn't mention it since I have both those aspects working. Thanks for the code though, I can't try it right now but I will let you know later.

[lax378]

Hey, I just wanted to thank you again. The code works great, and you've officially helped me more than my professor has all semester. Thanks!

[dhayden]

LOL. Thanks!