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Module DEMO-32-60DEMO-C-32

Hollow Rectangle

DEMO-C-32 • Programming in C

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Problem Statement

Write a program that reads two integers R and C and prints a hollow rectangle of stars.

Constraints

1 <= R, C <= 20

Input Format

Two integers R and C (1 <= R, C <= 20).

Output Format

A hollow rectangle of stars.

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Sample #1
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Input
3 5
Output
*****
*   *
*****
Explanation
Input: 3 5
Sample #2
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Input
2 6
Output
******
******
Explanation
Input: 2 6
Sample #3
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Input
1 1
Output
*
Explanation
Input: 1 1
Sample #4
Public sample
Input
3 3
Output
***
* *
***
Explanation
Input: 3 3

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