Practice Python Implementation (3.4.2) - Euclid's algorithm for gcd - Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Python Implementation

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Question 1 Easy

What is the gcd of 16 and 24?

💡 Hint: Think about the largest number that divides both.

Question 2 Easy

Using Euclid's algorithm, what is gcd(27, 36)?

💡 Hint: Use the process of finding remainders.

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Question 1

What does gcd stand for?

Greatest Common Divisor
General Common Division
Greatest Common Division

💡 Hint: It's about finding the largest divisor.

Question 2

Is Euclid's algorithm efficient?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how many steps it saves compared to factorization.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Using Python, implement gcd to handle input validation (like negative numbers).

💡 Hint: Use if statements to check input before proceeding.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the time complexity differences between the difference-based and remainder-based Euclidean Algorithms.

💡 Hint: Use examples to illustrate the differences in performance.

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