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Suppose thread one is downloading a large file while another thread is processing the same file on a single CPU machine.The time required to download and process a portion of the file is the same.The second thread can process the file while it is incomplete.What is the main benefit of using two threads rather than using a single thread to do both parts of the job?


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Marginal Benefit

The additional benefit derived from consuming or producing one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Cost

The cost involved in generating an extra unit of a product or service.

Market Economy

A type of economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, with minimal government intervention.

Efficient

Optimally using resources in a manner that maximizes the production of goods and services without wasting them.

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