Usually, a Problem Is Reduced by Making the Value of One

question 40

Multiple Choice

Usually, a problem is reduced by making the value of one or more parameters ________ with each recursive call.

• A) larger
• B) smaller
• C) negative
• D) equal

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Definitions:

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