Geometric Interpretation





 fraction = 0.5; // Initial

fraction += m; // Increment

if 0.5 <= m <= 1 then fraction >= 1
Plot(1,1)

if 0 < m < 0.5 then fraction < 1
Plot(1,0) 

		fraction += m;
		if (fraction >= 1) { 
			y = y + 1; 
			fraction -= 1; 
			}

Lecture 4   Slide 13a   6.837 Fall '01