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ishah

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:44 am
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Suppose a sequential file contains 50,000 records, and 5 milliseconds are required to interrogate an entry. How long should we expect to wait when retrieving a record from the middle of the file?

I calculate the answer, 2.08 minutes but need to confirm. Please share your thoughts.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 1:57 am
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This is a joke, right?
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ishah

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 3:26 am
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No, this is not a joke. If you have information please share.
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