If the Current State of the Stack Is [ X

question 15

Multiple Choice

If the current state of the stack is [ x, y, z ] where x is the bottom of the stack and z is the top of the stack, what is the state of the stack and the value returned after a pop operation?

• A) the state is [ x, y ]; z is returned
• B) the state is [ x, y, z ]; z is returned
• C) the state is [ y, z ]; x is returned
• D) the state is [ x, y, z ]; x is returned

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Definitions:

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