If a Selection Sort Is Used to Arrange the Numbers

question 30

Multiple Choice

If a selection sort is used to arrange the numbers 8 6 4 9 3 7 in ascending order, what order will the data be in after the first pass of the sort is completed?

• A) 3 4 6 7 8 9
• B) 3 6 4 9 8 7
• C) 6 4 8 3 7 9
• D) 6 8 4 9 3 7
• E) None of the above

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