Which of the following best describes the handling of traffic to this destination?

(Topic 1) A router is configured with the command "configure router ecmp 4". There are two best paths to a given destination with an equal cost in the IGP.

Which of the following best describes the handling of traffic to this destination?
A . The router installs two routes for the destination with two different next hops. A hashing algorithm is used to distribute traffic over the two paths.
B . The router installs two routes for the destination with two different next hops. Traffic is evenly distributed over the two paths.
C . The router installs four routes for the destination with four different next hops. A hashing algorithm is used to distribute traffic over the four paths.
D . The router installs four routes for the destination with four different next hops. Traffic is evenly distributed over the four paths.
E . The router installs one route for the destination. Traffic is evenly distributed over the two paths.

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Answer: A