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Problem: Burst Balloons

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Explore dynamic programming techniques to solve the Burst Balloons problem efficiently. Learn how to calculate the maximum coins by determining the optimal order to burst balloons, considering boundary conditions and problem constraints. This lesson helps you develop a clear approach to tackling complex optimization challenges found in coding interviews.

Statement

You are given nn balloons, numbered from 00 to n1n - 1. Each balloon has a number painted on it, represented by an integer array nums.

When you burst a balloon ii, you earn coins equal to nums[i - 1] * nums[i] * nums[i + 1].
If either i1i - 1 or i+1i + 1 is out of bounds, assume there is a virtual balloon with the number 11 in its place.

Your task is to burst all the balloons to collect the maximum number of coins possible.

Return the maximum coins you can obtain by bursting the balloons in an optimal order.

Constraints:

  • n==n == nums.length

  • 1n1 \leq n \leq 300

  • 00 \leq nums[i] 100\leq 100

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Problem: Burst Balloons

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30 min
Explore dynamic programming techniques to solve the Burst Balloons problem efficiently. Learn how to calculate the maximum coins by determining the optimal order to burst balloons, considering boundary conditions and problem constraints. This lesson helps you develop a clear approach to tackling complex optimization challenges found in coding interviews.

Statement

You are given nn balloons, numbered from 00 to n1n - 1. Each balloon has a number painted on it, represented by an integer array nums.

When you burst a balloon ii, you earn coins equal to nums[i - 1] * nums[i] * nums[i + 1].
If either i1i - 1 or i+1i + 1 is out of bounds, assume there is a virtual balloon with the number 11 in its place.

Your task is to burst all the balloons to collect the maximum number of coins possible.

Return the maximum coins you can obtain by bursting the balloons in an optimal order.

Constraints:

  • n==n == nums.length

  • 1n1 \leq n \leq 300

  • 00 \leq nums[i] 100\leq 100