Maximizing Array Sum After K Negations, Gas Station Problem, and Candy Distribution

Maximizing Array Sum After K Negations Given an integer array, we can perform K operations where each operation flips the sign of an element. The goal is to maximize the sum after exactly K operations. Approach: Sort the array by absolute values in descending order Flip negative numbers first too maximize sum gains If remaining operations are ...

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:26:56 +0000 by A3aan

Memoization Recursion and Dynamic Programming: Solving Optimization Problems Efficiently

Guess Number Higher or Lower II We need to solve a game where we guess a number between 1 and n. Each wrong guess costs the amount equal to the guessed number. The goal is to find the minimum amount of money needed to guarantee a win regardless of which number is selected. Brute-Force Recursion class Solution { public: int calculateMinCost( ...

Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:20:52 +0000 by djBuilder