Easy Remember Heaps & Priority Queues Multiple Choice
In a min-heap stored as an array, what is the parent index of the node at index i?
Remember — Tests recall of fundamental facts and definitions.
Answer Options
A i/2
B (i-1)/2
C (i+1)/2
D 2*i+1
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