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//
//  Example showing I/O stream basics                     basics.cpp
//
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// Converts the weight of a precious stone from carats to ounces.
// A carat is equal to 200 milligrams -- the approximate weight of
// one carob seed.

#include <iostream.h>   // Declarations for the cin and cout streams

void main ()
{
    double caratWt,   // Weight of stone in carats
           ounceWt;   // Weight of stone in ounces

    // Output the prompt string. Note that the cursor remains on the
    // same line after the string is output.
    cout << "Enter weight (in carats): ";

    // Read in the stone's weight.
    cin >> caratWt;

    // Compute the equivalent weight in ounces.
    ounceWt =  caratWt * 0.2 / 28.35;

    // Output the result.
    cout << "This stone weighs "   // Output a string
         << ounceWt                // Output a numeric value
         << " ounces."             // Output another string
         << endl;                  // Move the cursor to the next line

    // Output a blank line.
    cout << endl;    
    
    // Output the result again (just for the heck of it).
    cout << "This stone weighs " << ounceWt << " ounces." << endl;

    // Output another blank line followed by "THE END".
    cout << endl << "THE END" << endl;

}