3) a) Write an algorithm that returns the median of 3 given integers a, b, and c. The average number of integer comparisons in your algorithm must be less than 3. b) Assuming the 3 inputs are random and distinct, determine the precise average number of comparisons in your algorithm. Justify your answer.

Q-1 which of the following can exist as cloud-based it resources? a. physical serverb. virtual serverc. software programd. network device

Match the steps of the process to julia's analysis. 1. analyze choices. current costs for making phone calls to foreign countries averages between five and ten cents a minute. 2. determine the goals. julia needs to reduce the cost of telecommunications without reducing her employees' ability to do their jobs. 3. gather data. the corporate computer network will be able to handle the increased traffic that will occur as a result of voip. 4. evaluate the decision. julia will have her it department set up voip in the smallest domestic office. 5. make the decision. julia will have employees document the benefits and problems that result from using the new technology.

There is a simple pattern for determining if a binary number is odd. what is it and why does this pattern occur? how many bits would you need if you wanted to have the ability to count up to 1000? how high could you count in binary if you used all 10 of your fingers as bits? (finger up means 1, finger down means 0)