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Download Solution PDFThe maximum number of comparisons needed to sort 9 items using radix sort is (assume each item is 5-digit octal number):
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Download Solution PDFConcept:
Radix sort: It is a sorting technique which sort the integer values by grouping individual digits. It is not based on comparisons. When key values that are sorted are short, then it works faster. But sometimes it is not flexible as required. Because it depends on digits or letters.
Explanation:
Number of items = 9
Each item is assumed to be octal number of 5 digit.
Base of octal number system = 8
Maximum number of comparisons required to sort these 9 items:
= number of items × number of digits × base of number system
= 9 × 5 × 8
= 360Last updated on Jul 6, 2025
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