(a) Define algorithm. (b) State three characteristics of an algorithm. (c) Write an algorithm for...

Explanation

(a) Is a set of rules and sequential steps that define how a particular problem can be solved in a finite and ordered sequence

(b) (i) Input (ii) Output (ii) Effectiveness

BEGIN

(c) Step i: Let the sum of the six be X

Step ii: Input the sum of the six numbers X

Step iii: Average =X/6

Step iv: Print Average. END

OR BEGIN

Step 1: Let the sum of the six numbers = X

Step 2: Input the sum of the six numbers X

Step 3: Average X/6

Step 4: Print Average. END.