A search for an item X in an array starts at the lower end of the array,and then looks for X by comparing array items to X in order of increasing subscript.Such a method is called
A) lower to upper search
B) sequential search
C) binary search
D) selection search

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The given search method where we start searching from the lower end of the array and compare array elements in order is known as a sequential search or linear search. Option B represents sequential search, hence it is the best choice. Option A, C, and D do not represent the given search method.

A Search for an Item X in an Array Starts