How Much Faster Is Insertion Sort with a 15-Element Array

question 14

Multiple Choice

How much faster is insertion sort with a 15-element array than with a 60-element array?

• A) 60 times.
• B) 4 times.
• C) 15 times.
• D) 19 times.

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