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Programming Basics · JavaScript
TASK
Problem
Given scores `a` and `b`; higher score wins. Print `FIRST`, `SECOND`, or `DRAW`.
EXAMPLE
Example
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FIRST
LIMITS
Constraints
All numeric input values fit in JavaScript `Number`.
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Theory for this problem
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### Competition Winner
JavaScript arithmetic works with numeric values stored in variables. A clear solution reads the needed values, computes the formula with `+`, `-`, `*`, `/` or `**`, and prints only the final result.
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Hints
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['Write the formula using named intermediate values if it contains more than one operation.', 'Mentally substitute at least one value for each branch and verify that exactly the intended branch runs.']
ANSWER
Solution
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const fs = require('fs');
const input = fs.readFileSync(0, 'utf8').trimEnd();
let [a, b] = input.trim().split(/\s+/).filter(Boolean).map(Number);
if (a > b) {
console.log("FIRST");
} else {
if (b > a) {
console.log("SECOND");
} else {
console.log("DRAW");
}
}