Find Maximum of Two

Summary

Return the larger of two numbers (int or float). If they are equal, return that value.

Problem statement

Write a function find_max(a, b) that takes two numbers (integers or floats) and returns the larger value. If both numbers are equal, return that value. Use conditional logic (if/else) to compare the two values. Do not use built-in functions like max() in your implementation.

Task

Implement a function find_max(a, b) that returns the greater of the two numeric inputs.

Examples

Input format

Two numbers a and b are provided as function arguments: find_max(a, b).

Output format

Return the larger number (int or float).

Constraints

Inputs a and b are numbers (int or float). You may assume both inputs are valid numbers. Don't use built-in max() for the core logic.

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