Question: 1. Consider the conquer and divide relation f(n) = 2f(n/4) + 9 with f(1) = 3. a)Considering only arguments for f(n) when n = 4^k

1. Consider the conquer and divide relation f(n) = 2f(n/4) + 9 with f(1) = 3.

a)Considering only arguments for f(n) when n = 4^k , for some integer k, provide an explicit formula for f(n).

b)What is f(256)?

c)What is the big-O estimate for f(n)?

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