23.4 - Interval Scheduling Problem
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Practice Questions
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Explain the goals of the Interval Scheduling Problem.
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges of overlapping requests.
What is a greedy algorithm in this context?
💡 Hint: Focus on the selection criteria.
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What strategy does the greedy algorithm employ in the Interval Scheduling Problem?
💡 Hint: Remember the main goal of a greedy approach.
True or False: In the case of weighted requests, the greedy strategy remains optimal.
💡 Hint: Consider how weight impacts choices.
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Given a set of bookings with different weights: (1,5,3), (2,6,6), and (3,7,4), implement a dynamic programming solution to find the maximum weight schedule.
💡 Hint: Create a matrix that records the best possible weight for each interval choice.
Design a greedy solution for a weighted variation of interval scheduling that still attempts to ensure maximum weight; explain the limitations of this approach.
💡 Hint: Consider edge cases where a high-weight booking conflicts with a series of smaller weight bookings.
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