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This challenge will be partially completed on the Microsoft Learn platform. Follow these instructions to complete the challenge:

1. Go to <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/training/modules/challenge-project-work-variable-data-c-sharp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/training/modules/challenge-project-work-variable-data-c-sharp/</a> and complete all the tasks for the "Challenge Project - Work with Variable Data in C#" module. This is required to earn the "Work with Variable Data in C# Console Applications" trophy on Microsoft Learn, and qualify for the certification exam.
2. When you are finished, come back and correctly answer the question below.

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Complete the <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/training/modules/challenge-project-work-variable-data-c-sharp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Work with Variable Data in C#</a> challenge project on Microsoft Learn. Then, answer the question below.

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To sort a string array, why is it important to use the String.Trim() method on each array element before sorting?

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Only string arrays with elements trimmed with String.Trim() can sort

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String.Trim() removes leading white space that would sort before numbers and letters.

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The array sort is noticeably faster using String.Trim() on each element.

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