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How many bytes are required for a HybridDeque object that stores 9 items?  Assume that the block size is 8.



The goal for the next few questions is to calculate the memory requirements for HybridDeque objects.  We will make the following assumptions:

Each object has a 12 byte header.
Every array has 16 bytes of overhead.
Every reference requires four bytes.
Integers require four bytes.
Based on these assumptions, an empty HybridDeque with a block size of 8 requires exactly 136 bytes:

4
×
12
=
48
4×12=48 (four objects, each with a 12-byte header.)
7
×
4
=
28
7×4=28 (seven references used to maintain the structure of the HybridDeque:  leftCursor, rightCursor, block, block, prev, elements, next)
3
×
4
=
12
3×4=12 (three integers: size, index, index)
16
+
8
×
4
=
48
16+8×4=48 (elements array: 16 bytes of overhead, plus space for eight references)
48
+
28
+
12
+
48
=
136
48+28+12+48=136

To calculate how many bytes are required for a **HybridDeque object** that stores 9 items, with a block size of 8, we'll apply the same approach and assumptions as in the example. 

### Breakdown of Assumptions
- **Each object has a 12-byte header.**
- **Every array has 16 bytes of overhead.**
- **Every reference requires 4 bytes.**
- **Integers require 4 bytes.**
- **Block size is 8.**

#### Step-by-Step Calculation:

### 1. Objects and Headers
- We need to calculate how many objects are required. Each object requires a 12-byte header.
- Since we are storing 9 items, this will require 2 blocks because the block size is 8 (one block can hold 8 items, and the remaining one item will spill over into a second block).

Thus:
- **4 objects with a 12-byte header:** These represent the objects that make up the structure of the deque, similar to the example (assumed to be the same as the empty deque case).

\[
4 \times 12 = 48 \text{ bytes}
\]

### 2. References for Maintaining the Structure
- There are 7 references required to maintain the deque's structure (e.g., `leftCursor`, `rightCursor`, `block`, etc.).

\[
7 \times 4 = 28 \text{ bytes}
\]

### 3. Integers for Indices and Size
- There are 3 integers (for size and two indices).

\[
3 \times 4 = 12 \text{ bytes}
\]

### 4. Arrays for Storing Elements
- For the elements array, since we are storing 9 items and the block size is 8, we will need 2 blocks:
  - **First block:** Can store 8 items.
  - **Second block:** Can store the remaining 1 item.

Each block requires 16 bytes of overhead and 4 bytes for each reference.

For the first block:
\[
16 \text{ bytes (overhead)} + 8 \times 4 = 16 + 32 = 48 \text{ bytes}
\]
For the second block:
\[
16 \text{ bytes (overhead)} + 1 \times 4 = 16 + 4 = 20 \text{ bytes}
\]

### 5. Total Memory Calculation
Now, let's add everything together:
\[
48 \text{ (objects)} + 28 \text{ (references)} + 12 \text{ (integers)} + 48 \text{ (first block)} + 20 \text{ (second block)} = 156 \text{ bytes}
\]

### Answer:
A **HybridDeque** object that stores 9 items (with a block size of 8) requires **156 bytes** of memory.

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Do you have any questions or need further clarification? Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. How would the memory requirement change if the block size were 16 instead of 8?
2. How many bytes would be required for a HybridDeque that stores 16 items?
3. How would the memory change if each reference required 8 bytes instead of 4 bytes?
4. How do additional overheads like garbage collection or memory alignment affect memory calculations?
5. What other data structures might have similar memory overhead to a HybridDeque?

**Tip:** Always break down the memory calculation into its basic components (e.g., headers, references, arrays) to ensure accuracy.

How many bytes are required for a HybridDeque object that stores 9 items? Assume that the block size is 8.

Calculate the memory required for a HybridDeque object storing 9 items with a block size of 8. Learn how to break down the memory usage for objects, references, integers, and arrays with detailed steps. Suitable for computer science students at the undergraduate level.

Math Problem Statement

4 × 12

48 4×12=48 (four objects, each with a 12-byte header.) 7 × 4

28 7×4=28 (seven references used to maintain the structure of the HybridDeque: leftCursor, rightCursor, block, block, prev, elements, next) 3 × 4

12 3×4=12 (three integers: size, index, index) 16 + 8 × 4

48 16+8×4=48 (elements array: 16 bytes of overhead, plus space for eight references) 48 + 28 + 12 + 48

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