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1.3.1 - Divide and Conquer

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Question 1

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What is the first step in the Divide and Conquer method?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the problem initially.

Question 2

Easy

In Divide and Conquer, what is the final step after solving subproblems?

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple solutions come together.

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Question 1

What is the first step in the Divide and Conquer approach?

  • Conquer
  • Divide
  • Combine

💡 Hint: Remember the sequence of operations involved.

Question 2

True or False: Combine step in Divide and Conquer comes before the Divide step.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the logical order of these actions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Provide a detailed example of how Divide and Conquer can be applied to solve a complex problem, such as matrix multiplication.

💡 Hint: Think about how dividing matrices reduces the problem size.

Question 2

Write a pseudo-code for a Divide and Conquer algorithm (such as for Merge Sort) and explain how it executes each step.

💡 Hint: Revisit the steps of Merge Sort and create structured steps.

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