Answer to Question #318724 in C++ for Sheek

Question

Write a program that simulates picking a card from a deck of 52 cards. Your

program should display the rank (Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King) and

suit (Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades) of the card.

Answer 1

#include <iostream>
#include <ctime>
#include <cstdlib>
#include <string>
using namespace std;


string cardName(int card) {
    char* rank[] = {"Ace", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8",
                    "9", "10", "Jack", "Queen", "King"};
    char* suits[] = {"Clubs", "Diamonds", "Hearts", "Spades"};
    string res = rank[card%13];
    res += " of ";
    res += suits[card/13];


    return res;
}



int main() {
    srand(time(nullptr));


    int card = rand() % 52;
    string card_name = cardName(card);
    cout << card_name << endl;


    return 0;
}