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In a recursive problem involving $\mathrm{n}$ items, why must $\mathrm{n}$ be a call-by-value argument?
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In programming, call-by-value means that when a function is called, the actual value of the argument is passed to the function. This means that any changes made to the parameter inside the function do not affect the original argument. Show more…
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