Example Code Ch 12-1

question 45

Multiple Choice

Example Code Ch 12-1
Given the following recursive method:
public int question1_2(int x, int y)
{
if (x == y) return 0;
else return question1_2(x-1, y) + 1;
}
-Refer to Example Code Ch 12-1: Calling this method will result in infinite recursion if which of the following conditions is initially true?

• A) (x == y)
• B) (x != y)
• C) (x > y)
• D) (x < y)
• E) (x == 0) && (y != 0)

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Definitions:

Trade

The exchange of goods and services between people or entities, either within an economy or between economies.

Comparative Advantage

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Increasing Costs

A situation in which the costs of production increase as the total output increases, often due to factors like labor and material shortages.

Specialization

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