When you place objects in order beginning with the object that has the highest value, you are sorting in ____ order.
A) ascending
B) reverse
C) descending
D) lowest

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When you sort objects in order beginning with the highest value, you are sorting in descending order. Ascending order is when you begin with the lowest value. Reverse order can refer to either ascending or descending order, but it usually implies reversing the order of a pre-existing sort. Lowest is not a valid term for describing a sort order, as it does not indicate whether the values are in ascending or descending order.

When You Place Objects in Order Beginning with the Object