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A number machine, in each step, moves the smallest of the not-yet-placed numbers to the next position from the left. Input: 39 17 82 46 25. Step I: 17 39 82 46 25. Step II: 17 25 39 82 46. What is the final arrangement?

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  • A17 25 39 82 46
  • B17 25 46 39 82
  • C82 46 39 25 17
  • D17 25 39 46 82

Step-by-Step Solution

The machine sorts the numbers in ascending order by moving the smallest unplaced number left each step. The final arrangement is 17 25 39 46 82.
Answer: D) 17 25 39 46 82

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