Solution: Maximal Score After Applying K Operations
Explore how to maximize a score from an integer array by repeatedly selecting the largest element, adding it to the score, and reducing it using a ceiling division. Learn to implement this solution efficiently with a max heap in C#. Understand the time and space complexities to apply this pattern in coding interviews focused on top K element problems.
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Statement
You are given a 0-indexed array of integer nums and an integer k. Your task is to maximize a score through a series of operations. Initially, your score is set to
In each operation:
Select an index
i(whereinums.length).Add the value of
nums[i]to your score.Replace
nums[i]withceil(nums[i] / 3).
Repeat this process exactly k times and return the highest score you can achieve.
The ceiling function
ceil(value)is the least integer greater than or equal tovalue.
Constraints:
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