If the List in the Accompanying Figure Was to Be

question 45

Multiple Choice

If the list in the accompanying figure was to be searched using a sequential search on an unordered list, how many key comparisons would be made to find the number 44?

• A) 1
• B) 3
• C) 5
• D) 6

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial ratio that shows what percentage of sales has turned into profits, essentially capturing the level of profitability of a company.

Return on Investment

A measure of the gain or loss generated on an investment relative to the amount of money invested.

Budget Performance

The comparison of actual financial outcomes against the planned or budgeted amounts.

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs assigned to goods and services, used as benchmarks for measuring performance and preparing budgets.