Lossy compression reduces the size of a file by
A) cropping out background imagery.
B) reducing the image to a mathematical formula.
C) dropping repeated information.
D) none of the above.

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Lossy compression involves removing or reducing certain data from a file to make it smaller. This often includes dropping repeated or unnecessary information, and using algorithms to simplify or summarize the remaining data. However, this process can result in a loss of quality or accuracy compared to the original file. Cropping out background imagery or reducing the image to a mathematical formula are not typical methods used in lossy compression.

Lossy Compression Reduces the Size of a File by