Using a Binary Search, What Is the Maximum Number of Comparisons

question 17

Multiple Choice

Using a binary search, what is the maximum number of comparisons required to find a search key in a 31-element sorted array?

• A) 4.
• B) 5.
• C) 32.
• D) 1.

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