Which of the following algorithms is an example of the divide and conquer…

2023

Which of the following algorithms is an example of the divide and conquer approach?

  1. A.

    Matrix-chain multiplication

  2. B.

    Quick sort

  3. C.

    Prim's algorithm

  4. D.

    Longest common subsequence

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Correct answer: B

Quick sort is a divide-and-conquer algorithm: it partitions the array and recursively sorts the subarrays.

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