Direction: Study the following info carefully:
Input:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
New Input:
Which of the following is the third step for this input?
- A63 36 06 98 84 31 12 59 72
- B63 36 06 98 31 84 12 59 72
- C63 36 06 31 98 84 12 59 72
- DNone of the above
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's follow the established step transitions:
* Step 1 swaps the and elements.
* Step 2 swaps the and elements.
* Step 3 swaps the and elements.
Let's execute this step-by-step on the new input:
New Input:
* Step 1 (Swap 3rd and 7th: 12 and 06):
* Step 2 (Swap 1st and 9th: 59 and 63):
* Step 3 (Swap 4th and 5th: 84 and 98):
Let's check the options for .
None of options A, B, or C perfectly display this exact sequence layout at the final trailing elements (). Thus, it falls under None of the above.
* Step 1 swaps the and elements.
* Step 2 swaps the and elements.
* Step 3 swaps the and elements.
Let's execute this step-by-step on the new input:
New Input:
* Step 1 (Swap 3rd and 7th: 12 and 06):
* Step 2 (Swap 1st and 9th: 59 and 63):
* Step 3 (Swap 4th and 5th: 84 and 98):
Let's check the options for .
None of options A, B, or C perfectly display this exact sequence layout at the final trailing elements (). Thus, it falls under None of the above.