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Chapter 2 Problem 2.20

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a. Write a program to determine if a positive integer, N, is prime.b. In terms of N, what is the worst-case running time of your program? (You shouldbe able to do this in O(N).)c. Let B equal the number of bits in the binary representation of N. What is thevalue of B?d. In terms of B, what is the worst-case running time of your program?e. Compare the running times to determine if a 20-bit number and a 40-bit numberare prime.f. Is it more reasonable to give the running time in terms of N or B? Why?

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Title Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java 3 
Author Mark A. Weiss
ISBN 9780132576277

a. Write a program to determine if a positive integer, N, is prime.b. In terms of N

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