Last Updated : 12 Dec, 2018

The average case occurs in the Linear Search Algorithm when:
(A) The item to be searched is in some where middle of the Array
(B) The item to be searched is not in the array
(C) The item to be searched is in the last of the array
(D) The item to be searched is either in the last or not in the array


Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The average case occurs in the Linear Search Algorithm when the item to be searched is in some where middle of the Array.
  • The best case occurs in the Linear Search Algorithm when the item to be searched is in starting of the Array.
  • The worst case occurs in the Linear Search Algorithm when the item to be searched is in end of the Array.

    • So, option (A) is correct.

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