\(\begin{array}{ccccc}&&*&&\\&&*&&\\*&*&*&*&*\\&&*&&\\&&*&&\end{array}\) 

Write a program that reads an odd number and displays the above pattern.


Difficulty level
This exercise is mostly suitable for students
#include<stdio.h>
#include<conio.h>

void main()
{
	int N, i, j;
	do{
		printf("Enter N: ");
		scanf("%d",&N);
	}while(N<=0 || N%2==0);

	for (i=0 ; i<N ;i++)
	{
		for (j=0 ; j<N;j++) 
			if (i==N/2 || j==N/2) 
				printf("X");
 			else 
				printf(" ");	
		printf("\n");
	}

	getch();
}

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