How can you sort the elements of the array in descending order

A) Sort methods
B) Reverse methods
C) By calling Sort and then Reverse methods
D) Can�t sort in descending

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Answered by: Prakhar

Apr 12th, 2006

        int[] arr = new int[3];
        arr[0] = 4;
        arr[1] = 1;
        arr[2] = 5;

Array.Sort(arr);
Array.Reverse(arr);

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sahu
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Jan 5th, 2006

ans:
C) By calling Sort and then Reverse methods

Prakhar

Apr 12th, 2006

        int[] arr = new int[3];
        arr[0] = 4;
        arr[1] = 1;
        arr[2] = 5;
        Array.Sort(arr);
        Array.Reverse(arr);

KevinEarley
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Aug 3rd, 2009

First use the Sort() method, then use the Reverse() method.

rfb99
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Dec 16th, 2011

It is far more elegant and efficient to do something like

Array.Sort(arr, delegate(int x, int y) { return y.CompareTo(x); });