Which Statement Is True When Considering a Hashing Strategy and the Density

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true when considering a hashing strategy and the density of the keys/array length relationship?

• A) as the density decreases, the probability of collisions decreases
• B) as the density increases, the probability of collisions decreases
• C) as the density decreases, the probability of collisions increases
• D) as the density increases, the probability of collisions stays the same

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