If a recursive method does not simplify the computation within the method and the base case is not called, what will be the result?
A)The recursion calculation will occur correctly regardless.
B)Infinite recursion will occur.
C)This cannot be determined.
D)The terminating condition will be executed and recursion will end.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without simplifying the computation within the method and not calling the base case, the method will keep calling itself repeatedly causing an infinite recursion. This will eventually lead to a stack overflow error and the program will crash.

If a Recursive Method Does Not Simplify the Computation Within