Consider the Problem of Arranging Matchsticks So as to Form

question 60

Multiple Choice

Consider the problem of arranging matchsticks so as to form a row of rectangles, as shown below.-----
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Complete the recursive method below, which is designed to return the number of matchsticks needed to form n rectangles.
Public static int matchsticks(int rectangles)
{
If (rectangles == 1) // 1 square can be formed with 6 matchsticks
{
Return 6;
}
Else
{
Return ___________________________
}
}

• A) 6 + matchsticks(rectangles - 1);
• B) 5 + matchsticks(rectangles - 1);
• C) 6 * rectangles;
• D) matchsticks(rectangles + 6);

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