What Is the Time Complexity of the Problem of Searching $\Theta$

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the time complexity of the problem of searching for a particular entry in a list?

• A) \(\Theta\) (log? n)
• B) \(\Theta\) (n)
• C) \(\Theta\) (n log? n)
• D) \(\Theta\) (n²)

---

Definitions:

Willingness to Pay

The highest sum a person is willing to pay for a product or service, signifying the importance they place on it.

Perfectly Competitive

A perfectly competitive market is one where there are many buyers and sellers, homogeneous products, and no barriers to entry or exit, leading to efficient prices.

Maximize

To increase to the greatest possible amount or degree or to achieve the highest possible outcome in a given situation.

Total Benefits

Total benefits refer to the complete range of economic, social, and personal advantages gained from an action or an investment.