Given the Following Code Snippet for Searching an Array

question 34

Multiple Choice

Given the following code snippet for searching an array:
Int[] arr = {3, 8, 12, 14, 17};
Int newVal = 15;
Int pos = Arrays.binarySearch(arr, newVal) ;
What value will pos have when this code is executed?

• A) 5
• B) -5
• C) 6
• D) -6

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