1.3.2 - Greedy Algorithms
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Describe what a greedy algorithm does.
💡 Hint: Think about making decisions based only on immediate gains.
Give an example of a simple problem suitable for a greedy algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would make change with different coin denominations.
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What is a greedy algorithm?
💡 Hint: Focus on the idea of immediate benefits or gains.
True or False: Greedy algorithms are guaranteed to always find the optimal solution.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios like the Knapsack Problem.
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Given a set of intervals, design a greedy algorithm to find the maximum number of non-overlapping intervals.
💡 Hint: Think about how to select the intervals based on their start and end times.
If you were to design a greedy algorithm for the traveling salesman problem, what approach would you take, and how would you prove its efficiency?
💡 Hint: Consider how greedy algorithms might not consider future travel needs.
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