Practice Example Execution of the Algorithm - 19.4.2 | 19. Greedy algorithms: Interval scheduling | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 2
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Example Execution of the Algorithm

19.4.2 - Example Execution of the Algorithm

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a greedy algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about choosing the best option at every moment.

Question 2 Easy

Describe the goal of interval scheduling.

💡 Hint: Think about fitting as many items into a limited space.

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Question 1

What does a greedy algorithm aim to achieve?

Global optimum
Formatted output
Data structure sorting

💡 Hint: Think about what goal greedy choices lead to.

Question 2

True or False: A greedy algorithm always guarantees a globally optimal solution.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on when greedy choices might lead astray.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the intervals [(1, 3), (2, 4), (4, 5), (3, 6), (7, 8)], list the maximum set of non-overlapping intervals.

💡 Hint: Sort by finish time first!

Challenge 2 Hard

Prove that for a set of n intervals, the greedy algorithm's choice based on finishing times always results in the maximum subset.

💡 Hint: Utilize base and inductive case strategy.

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