How Can the Following Algorithm Be Described? Left = 0

question 42

Multiple Choice

How can the following algorithm be described? left = 0
Right = len(sortedLyst) - 1
While left <= right:
Midpoint = (left + right) // 2
If target == sortedLyst[midpoint]:
Return midpoint
Elif target < sortedLyst[midpoint]:
Right = midpoint - 1
Else:
Left = midpoint + 1
Return -1

• A) binary search
• B) bubble sort
• C) sequential search
• D) selection sort

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