In an Array-Based Implementation of a Heap,the Parent of the Node

question 60

Multiple Choice

In an array-based implementation of a heap,the parent of the node in items[i] is always stored in ______.

• A)items[i/2]
• B)items[(i-1)/2]
• C)items[i-2]
• D)items[(i-2)/2]

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