Question: Assume that the vector reduction instruction is executed on the vector functional unit, similar to a vector add instruction. Show how the code sequence lays

Assume that the vector reduction instruction is executed on the vector functional unit, similar to a vector add instruction. Show how the code sequence lays out in convoys assuming a single instance of each vector functional unit. How many chimes will the code require? How many cycles per FLOP are needed, ignoring vector instruction issue overhead?

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