Which is the worst method of choosing a pivot element? – McqOptions

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1.	Which is the worst method of choosing a pivot element?
A.	first element as pivot
B.	last element as pivot
C.	median-of-three partitioning
D.	random element as pivot
Answer» B. last element as pivot

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