The Linear Search Algorithm Runs in ________Time

question 15

Multiple Choice

The linear search algorithm runs in ________time.

• A)quadratic
• B)O(n)
• C)constant
• D)nonlinear

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Definitions:

Shortage Costs

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EOQ

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