What is the result of binary search if the target is less than the middle elemen

Practice Questions

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What is the result of binary search if the target is less than the middle element?
  1. Search the left half
  2. Search the right half
  3. Return the middle element
  4. End the search

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the result of binary search if the target is less than the middle element?
  • Step 1: Start with a sorted array and identify the middle element.
  • Step 2: Compare the target value with the middle element.
  • Step 3: If the target is less than the middle element, ignore the right half of the array.
  • Step 4: Focus on the left half of the array, which contains elements that could be the target.
  • Step 5: Repeat the process by finding the new middle element in the left half.
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