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How can variable length records arise in a file

a.

Storage of multiple record types in a file

b.

Record types that allow variable lengths for one or more fields

c.

Record types that allow repeating fields, such as arrays or multisets

d.

All of the mentioned

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Answer: (d).All of the mentioned

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