If a Binary Search Is Used to Search for the Number

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a binary search is used to search for the number 4 in the 11- element array shown below, which value will the 4 be compared to first?

• A)1
• B)7
• C)8
• D)9
• E)17

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Definitions:

Capital Expenditures

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Beginning Inventory

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