<h1>Explanation of Recursive Function</h1>
Let us consider the given recursive function <code>fun(x, y)</code>. The function is defined as follows:
<pre><code>
int fun(int x, int y) {
if (x == 0) return y;
return fun(x - 1, x + y);
}
</code></pre>
We need to compute the value of <code>fun(4, 3)</code>. Let's break it down step by step:
<h2>Step-by-Step Breakdown</h2>
We start by calling <code>fun(4, 3)</code>.
Since <code>x</code> is not 0 (it is 4), we proceed to the recursive call <code>fun(3, 4+3)</code>.
Thus, the next call is <code>fun(3, 7)</code>.
Again, <code>x</code> is not 0 (it is 3), we proceed to the recursive call <code>fun(2, 3+7)</code>.
Thus, the next call is <code>fun(2, 10)</code>.
Continuing, <code>x</code> is still not 0 (it is 2), we move to the recursive call <code>fun(1, 2+10)</code>.
Thus, the next call is <code>fun(1, 12)</code>.
Yet again, <code>x</code> is not 0 (it is 1), we proceed to the recursive call <code>fun(0, 1+12)</code>.
Thus, the final call is <code>fun(0, 13)</code>.
Now, <code>x</code> equals 0, which means we hit our base case. We return <code>y</code>, which is 13.
Therefore, the value of <code>fun(4, 3)</code> is 13.
<h2>The Correct Answer</h2>
The correct answer is 13. Let's verify why the other options are not correct:
9: This would be incorrect, as it does not follow the pattern of the recursive additions.
10: This would be incorrect, as it also does not match the computed value.
12: This does not meet the final sum produced by the recursion steps.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
By thoroughly examining each step of the recursive function, we confirm that the value of <code>fun(4, 3)</code> is indeed 13. This manner of breaking down the steps not only helps in understanding the process but also reinforces the concepts of recursion and base cases in programming.