When merging the two halves, if there is a tie (i. e., the next element from each half has the same value), it is customary to copy the value from the left half (as opposed to the right half) to the merged sequence first. Is there any advantage of this? Briefly explain your answer.

Evaluate the scenario below and indicate how to handle the matter appropriately. situation: michael received an e-mail from what he thought was his doctor’s office, requesting his social security number. since he had just been in to see his doctor last week, he replied to the e-mail with his social security number.