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to various routines (using the "conditional" GO TO command) depending on whether the numbers are equal or unequal.
The sequence of procedures from that point on closely parallels that of the flow chart. As the reader will see, the program contains a number of complete routines which are performed when necessary, regardless of the sequence in which they appear in the program. The GO TO, DO, and BEGIN SECTION commands are used to call for them.
While this program is very much simplified, it does illustrate many of the basic techniques used in programming. The reader will find it helpful to review portions of Chapters 2, 3, and 4 as new concepts are presented in the procedure statements.
Process Chart — Payroll Example
Process Chart — Payroll Example (page 88).