23.3 - Optimal Substructure Property
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Define the Optimal Substructure Property in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of it as building a whole from its parts.
Give an example of a problem that exhibits optimal substructure.
💡 Hint: Consider functions that break down into simpler recursive calls.
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What does the Optimal Substructure Property allow us to do?
💡 Hint: Consider how solutions are related in recursive definitions.
True or False: Dynamic programming can only be applied to problems with a single optimal solution.
💡 Hint: Think about how overlapping solutions can exist.
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Design a dynamic programming algorithm to solve the knapsack problem. Outline the steps and structure the solution clearly.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would break the problem down recursively before optimizing.
Can you present a case where a greedy algorithm fails and dynamic programming succeeds? Describe the situation and why.
💡 Hint: Analyze examples where local optimums lead to suboptimal solutions in broader contexts.
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