I have an algorithm that runs in O(n2), where n is the size of the problem. What does “the size of the problem” mean?

What will be an ideal response?


The count of something that is characteristic of the problem. Examples are Sorting: N is how many items there are to be sorted
Searching: N is how many items there are to be searched through
Compiling: N is the number of tokens in the program to be compiled.

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a. shallow copy b. memory copy c. value copy d. reference copy

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You can confirm the entry of data in a cell by all of the following EXCEPT ________

A) pressing one of the four arrow keys B) pressing Tab C) double-clicking the cell D) pressing Enter

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What statement is not true about hyperlinked custom shows?

A) You can hyperlink to shows in other presentations. B) You can hyperlink to other custom shows. C) You can hyperlink back to the main presentation. D) You should name your custom shows descriptively.

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________ widens the columns to accommodate the longest values in each column

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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