IGNOU MMTE 2 2026 - With the help of an example, explain the following: &nbsp

Question

With the help of an example, explain the following:
    i) Algorithm,
    ii) Input and output for an algorithm
    iii) Running time of an algorithm (5)
   b) Illustrate the operations of partition in quick sort on the array
     $A = \{4, 11, 9, 6, 13, 10, 7, 14, 5, 3, 8\}$ .

09 Jan 2026

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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem or perform a task. It provides a clear sequence of instructions that can be followed to achieve the desired output. For example, an algorithm to find the largest number in an array could be: 1. Start with the first element as the largest. 2. Compare each element of the array with the current largest. 3. If an element is greater, update the largest. 4. Continue until all elements are checked. 5. Return the largest number. Input and output for an algorithm: * Input is the data provided to the algorithm to process. For the example above, the input is an array of numbers, e.g., `[4, 11, 9, 6, 13]`. * Output is the result obtained after executing the algorithm. For the same example, the output is the largest number, which is `13`. Running time of an algorithm: The running time measures how long an algorithm takes to complete relative to the size of input. For example, in the largest number algorithm, each of `n` elements is checked once, so the running time

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