Consider the quick sort algorithm as implemented in the text using the sort pattern. Which of the following data characteristics give the fastest run time? Explain.

a) An array sorted into increasing values.
b) An array sorted into decreasing values.
c) An array of random values
d) An array that increases for half the array, then decreases

c) An array of random values

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