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Difficulty range [1, 10], where ≤ 5 is easy, 6 requires thinking for ≤ 30min, 7 is barely solvable (1h). 8 means it's unsolvable but seems not difficult. 9 is currently unsolvable but can be naturally derived from the solution. 10 is extremely difficult to understand even the solution. Thinking time should be around [40, 80] min, not ≤ 30 min. ...

A - Shrinking Given a string s, determine the minimum number of operasions required to make all characters identical. Each operation reduces the string length by one by selecting characters from adjacent positions. #include <bits/stdc++.h> using namespace std; int main() { string input; cin >> input; int length = input. ...

Contest preparation requires a structured approach to covering fundamental algorithms and optimizing problem-solving strategies. The following outlines core technical topics and execution practices essential for competitive programming. Core Algorithms and Data Structures Simulation and Mathematics High-precision arithmetic is critical for p ...

Sorting, searching, dynamic programing, and graph algorithms form the backbone of competitive programming. This article presents a curated list of such patterns, each accompanied by a concise Java implementation. The examples draw inspiration from the ACwing problem set, covering topics from basic sorting to advanced combinatorial mathematics. ...

A: Basic Arithmetic and Output Given integers a, b, c, d, compute (a + b) * (c - d) and output the result followed by the string "Takahashi". int a = input(), b = input(), c = input(), d = input(); cout << (a + b) * (c - d) << endl; cout << "Takahashi" << endl; Time complexity: O(1) B: Finding Corne ...

Problem A: Trapezoid Area Given the upper base $a$, lower base $b$, and height $h$ of a trapezoid, the area is calculated using the formula: $$\text{Area} = \frac{(a + b) \times h}{2}$$ Problem B: Card Game for Three Three players, A, B, and C, each start with a string of cards. Starting with player A, they draw cards in a sequence. If a player ...

Header File Templates C++ Template #include <bits/stdc++.h> #define fi first #define endl '\n' #define se second #define lowbit(x) ((x)&(-(x))) #define all(x) begin(x), end(x) #define lp(i, j, k) for(int i = int(j); i <= int(k); i++) #define rlp(i, j, k) for(int i = int(j); i >= int(k); i++) #define IO std::ios::sync_with_std ...

Prefix Matching and Keyboard Layout Reconstruction This problem involves identifying possible next characters based on a given prefix and mapping them to a specific $4 \times 8$ grid layout. The core task is to filter a list of strings that start with a specific sequence and mark the character that immediately follows that sequence. #include &l ...

Factorization into Factorial Divisors Given integers (n) and (m) where (1 \le m \le n!) and (n \le 20), decompose (m) into a sum of at most (n) divisors of (n!). A solution is guaranteed to exist. Define a sequence (d_i = \frac{n!}{i!}) for (i) from 1 to (n). By iterating downwards from (i=n) to (1) and greedily subtracting the largest possible ...

Problem A: Minimum Steps to Visit All Points Given a array of distinct integers x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ and a starting position s on the number line. You can move left or right by one unit each step. Find the minimum number of steps required to visit all positions in the array, starting from position s. The optimal solution involves visiting the endpoi ...