Which of the following is a method to estimate the efficiency of an algorithm that predicts the amount of work an algorithm performs regardless of the platform?
A) using a millisecond counter
B) counting instructions
C) determining memory usage
D) convert the algorithm to byte code

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Counting instructions is a method to estimate the efficiency of an algorithm regardless of the platform since it predicts the amount of work an algorithm performs by counting the number of instructions executed. This is independent of the platform as the number of instructions executed would be the same regardless of the platform. The other options (A, C, D) may be affected by the platform as they are dependent on factors such as clock speed, memory availability, and bytecode interpretation, respectively.

Which of the Following Is a Method to Estimate the Efficiency