Step-by-step Solution:

Explanation:

The question asks: "In ________ the search time is independent of the number of elements \(n\)."

🔎 Let’s analyze the options:

• Binary Search: Time complexity = \(O(\log n)\). Depends on \(n\).
• Hashing: Average case search time = \(O(1)\), i.e., independent of \(n\).
• Linear Search: Time complexity = \(O(n)\). Depends directly on \(n\).
• Jump Search: Time complexity = \(O(\sqrt{n})\). Depends on \(n\).

✅ Therefore, the search time is independent of \(n\) in:

(B) Hashing