Analyze the following program segment and find a formula S, for the worst case statement count. This computes the minimum of n numbers: a₁, a2,..., an procedure minimum (a1, a2,..., an) min := a₁ for i:= 2 to n if min > a, then min := a₁ Show all steps used to arrive at your answer.

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Analyze the following program segment and find a
formula S, for the worst case statement count.
n
This computes the minimum of n numbers: a₁, a2,..., an
procedure minimum (a1, a2,..., an)
min := a1
for i:= 2 to n
if min > a, then min := ai
Show all steps used to arrive at your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Analyze the following program segment and find a formula S, for the worst case statement count. n This computes the minimum of n numbers: a₁, a2,..., an procedure minimum (a1, a2,..., an) min := a1 for i:= 2 to n if min > a, then min := ai Show all steps used to arrive at your answer.
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