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Activity Scheduling Problem

Explore the activity scheduling problem and understand how to select the maximum number of compatible activities using greedy algorithms. Learn to optimize solutions by sorting activities by finish time, reducing complexity, and applying an iterative approach suitable for coding interviews.

Problem Statement

Say you are given nn activities with their start and finish times. Select the maximum number of activities that can be performed by a single person, assuming that a person can only work on a single activity at a time.

Mathematically, Let SS == 1,2,...,n{1, 2, . . . , n} be the set of activities that compete for a resource. Each activity ii has its starting time sis_i ...