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A machine moves the smallest remaining number to the left end in each step. Example — Input: 60 25 40 15; Step 1: 15 60 25 40; Step 2: 15 25 60 40. For the input '48 12 90 36 21', what is Step 3?

Competition practiceInput-Output
  • A12 36 21 48 90
  • B12 21 36 48 90
  • C12 21 36 90 48
  • D12 21 48 36 90

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: 12 48 90 36 21. Step 2: 12 21 48 90 36. Step 3 moves the next smallest (36) into place: 12 21 36 48 90.
Answer: B) 12 21 36 48 90

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