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CONTINUED Solution
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INPUT Max Score INPUT Candidate Score
Percent ← Candidate Score / Max Score * 100
Percent >= 80
Invite to Interview
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Send Reject Letter
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FALSE
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Flowchart 2.2: Flowchart to output the results of an entrance examination
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NOTE: Observe the use of the diamond symbol to indicate a decision. The criteria are Boolean expressions that will either be TRUE or FALSE. It is crucial that the TRUE/ FALSE indicators are added to show how the execution of the code will flow.
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PRACTICE TASK 2.2
How would Flowchart 2.2 need to change if the university introduced a process where candidates who achieved more than 90% in the entrance examination are automatically offered a place at the university without the need of an interview? Redraw the flowchart to include this option.
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