Input: 16 ace 84 zip 52 oak 31 ivy
The machine moves the highest number to the front in each step.
Step 1: 84 16 ace zip 52 oak 31 ivy
Step 2: 84 52 16 ace zip oak 31 ivy
What is Step 3?

Question

Input:  16 ace 84 zip 52 oak 31 ivy
The machine moves the highest number to the front in each step.
Step 1: 84 16 ace zip 52 oak 31 ivy
Step 2: 84 52 16 ace zip oak 31 ivy
What is Step 3?

Accepted Answer

(A) 84 52 31 16 ace zip oak ivy. Explanation: Step 3 moves the next highest number (31) to the front after 84 52: 84 52 31 16 ace zip oak ivy.