If a sorting algorithm method guarantees that elements preceding a 'pivot' are always less than the pivot, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

Because the method places all elements smaller than the pivot to the left, the pivot is therefore in its correct sorted position. This is guaranteed by the partitioning mechanism. This outcome occurs, rather than others, due to the invariant property established by the method.

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