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which statement is true about efficiency in writing algorithms?

a. it allows for a greater number of steps.

b. it covers a wider range of tasks.

c. it saves time and resources.

d. it makes algorithms easier to write.

Explanation:

To determine the true statement about algorithm efficiency, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Efficiency in algorithms aims to reduce steps, not increase them. So A is false.
• Option B: Efficiency is about optimizing for a task, not covering more tasks. So B is false.
• Option C: By definition, an efficient algorithm uses fewer resources (like time, memory) to complete a task, so it saves time and resources. This is correct.
• Option D: Efficiency doesn't relate to how easy it is to write the algorithm, but to its performance. So D is false.

Answer:

C. It saves time and resources.