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Data structures include: 1. a linked list, 2. an ordered, one-dimensional array, and 3. a binary tree. Suppose the list of letters R, A, N, B, C, F, X and G are stored in a list. Chose which of these three data structures you believe would be the best to alphabetize the list and then add and delete letters from the list while keeping it alphabetized. Justify your answer.

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Comparison of the applicability of array versus binary tree versus a linked list

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An array is cumbersome to support and to have its length changed. Basically, to move or enter a value the array must be cut in two, so that we have two arrays in memory. Then add the two pieces two a new, a larger array with the new value in the right spot. This is very expensive from a memory standpoint.

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