Read the following selection from the section "Algorithms." Computers follow algorithms to do tasks. An algorithm is a list of steps. Students use
algorithms to add numbers together. The algorithm for building a house includes
building the floor first, then the walls and then the roof. When a computer is turned
on, it follows specific steps to load.
What does "task" refer to?
O A piece of work to do.
O A type of computer part.
O Something that is very challenging.
O Something that allows computers to do math.

the answer is c. your welcome.

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why did the chinese require the portuguese to pay for goods in gold and silver when trading?

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portuguese goods were less valuable than chinese goods.

the chinese already had a surplus of portuguese goods.

the imperial government wanted to stockpile gold and silver.

portuguese and chinese currencies were not exchangeable.

this a history q n in ancient time, theres no money exchange. so ans is portuguese and chinese currencies were not exchangeable.

the u.s. lent military supplies in exchange for bases.