Question

Assuming that k is a nonnegative integer and m = 2k, what value is returned as a result of the call mystery (m) ?

Answer 1

The result of the recursive function mystery (m) is k.

How to analyze a recursive algorithm

In computer science, functions are collections of code that can be used and re-utilised in greater codes. Functions are formed by inputs, a procedure and an output.

In this question we must analyze a recursive function, recursive functions are functions that creates a loop with the function itself, that is, the function uses itself as an output, until desired output is done.

After performing desktop testing, we conclude that the result of the recursive function mystery (m) is k. $\blacksquare$

Remark

This is a Computer Science problem, whose complete statement is described below:

Consider the following recursive method:

public static int mystery (int n)

{

    if (n <= 1)

    {

         return 0;

    }

    else

    {    

         return 1 + mystery(n/2);

    }

}

Assuming that k is a nonnegative integer and m = 2ⁿ, what value is returned as a result of the call mystery (m)?

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