Neco 2018 Computer Studies Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2018 Neco Computer Studies examination.

Neco 2018 Computer Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 13 NECO • 2018 • COMPUTER_STUDIES • objective

A sorting algorithm runs in time proportional to the square of the number of items processed, i.e., \(T = k n^{2}\). For a data set of 500 items the algorithm takes 125 seconds. Assuming the same constant \(k\) applies, how many seconds will the algorithm take for a data set of 800 items?

Answer Options

A. 160
Correct Answer B. 320
C. 400
D. 200
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
320

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This is Neco 2018 Computer Studies Question 13. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Computer Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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