19.5.1 - Inductive Argument
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What does a greedy algorithm aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Think about what decision-making style it resembles.
Name one application of greedy algorithms discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where resource allocation is needed.
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What is the purpose of the greedy approach in problem-solving?
💡 Hint: Focus on the decision-making aspect of the method.
True or False: All greedy strategies guarantee an optimal solution.
💡 Hint: Think about the examples discussed in class.
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Given a set of bookings with starting and finishing times, outline how you would apply the greedy algorithm to find the maximum number of non-conflicting bookings. Provide an example set and walk through your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Work step-by-step: Sorting, selecting, and checking for conflicts.
Create your counterexample demonstrating that choosing the shortest booking first does not yield the maximum number of bookings. Describe the scenario and explain the outcome.
💡 Hint: Think about integrating longer and shorter time slots in different configurations.
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