If a call to the Arrays static method binarySearch returns a value of -10, what can be concluded?
i.the element is not in the array
II.the element is at index 10
III.the element can be inserted at index 9
A)II only
B)I and III only
C)III only
D)I only

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the `binarySearch` method in Java returns a negative value, it means the element is not found in the array. The return value is `-(insertion point) - 1`. Therefore, if it returns -10, the insertion point is at index 9 (since -(-10) - 1 = 9), indicating both that the element is not in the array and it can be inserted at index 9 to maintain sorted order.

If a Call to the Arrays Static Method BinarySearch Returns