What Statement Regarding the Development of Fast Algorithms Is Accurate

question 51

Multiple Choice

What statement regarding the development of fast algorithms is accurate?

• A) As a rule, any reduction in the order of magnitude of complexity is preferable to a tweak in code that reduces the constant of proportionality.
• B) As a rule, any reduction in the constant of proportionality is preferable to a tweak that reduces the order of magnitude in complexity.
• C) As a rule, any reduction in the lines of code required to make an algorithm function is desirable to that of faster run times.
• D) As a rule, any reduction in the use of memory required by an algorithm is preferred over a tweak that improves run times.

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