In a Binary Search Tree, Where the Root Node Data

question 41

Multiple Choice

In a binary search tree, where the root node data value = 45, what do we know about the values of all the descendants in the right subtree of the root?

• A) the root's right child value > 45, but the left child of the root's right child key is < 45
• B) some values will be > 45, but there may be a few values < 45
• C) approximately half the values are < 45, the other half are > 45
• D) all will be > 45

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