In this problem, youll re-create the classic race of the tortoise and the hare. You'll use random-number
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In this problem, you’ll re-create the classic race of the tortoise and the hare. You'll use random-number generation to develop a simulation of this memorable event. Our contenders begin the race at square 1 of 70 squares. Each square represents a position along the race course. The finish line is at square 70. The first contender to reach or pass square 70 is rewarded with a pail of fresh carrots and lettuce. The course weaves its way up the side of a slippery mountain, so occasionally the contenders lose ground.
A clock ticks once per second. With each tick of the clock, your application should adjust the
position of the animals according to the rules in the table below. Use variables to keep track
of the positions of the animals (i.e., position numbers are 1—70). Start each animal at
position 1 (the "starting gate"). If an animal slips left before square 1, move it back to square
| Animal | Move Type | Percentage of the time | Actual Move |
| Tortoise | Fast plod | 50 % | 3 squares to the right |
| Slip | 20 % | 6 squares to the left | |
| Slow plod | 30 % | 1 square to the right | |
| Hare | Sleep | 20 % | No move at all |
| Big hop | 20 % | 9 squares to the right | |
| Big slip | 10 % | 12 squares to the left | |
| Small hop | 30 % | 1 square to the right | |
| Small slip | 20 % | 2 squares to the left | |
Create two functions that generate the percentages in the table for the tortoise and the hare,
respectively, by producing a random integer i in the range 1 ≤ i ≤ 10. In the function for the
tortoise, perform a "fast plod" when 1 ≤ I ≤ 5, a "slip" when 6 ≤ i ≤ 7 or a "slow plod" when 8 ≤
i ≤ 10. Use a similar technique in the function for the hare.
Begin the race by displaying
THEY'RE OFF
Then, for each tick of the clock (i.e., each iteration of a loop), display a 70-position line showing the letter "T" in the position of the tortoise and the letter "H" in the position of the
hare. Occasionally, the contenders will land on the same square. In this case, the tortoise bites the hare, and your application should display "OUCH ! ! ! " at that position. All positions
other than the “T”, the "H" or the "OUCH ! ! !" (in case of a tie) should be blank. After each line is displayed, test for whether either animal has reached or passed square 70.
If so, display the winner and terminate the simulation. If the tortoise wins, display
TORTOISE WINS! ! ! YAY! ! ! If the hare wins, display Hare wins. Yuch. If both animals win on the same tick of the clock. you may want to favor the tortoise (the "underdog"), or you may want to display "It's a tie". If neither animal wins, perform the loop again to
simulate the next tick of the clock. When you're ready to run your application, assemble a group of fans to watch the race. You'll be amazed at how involved your audience gets!
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