Number of Steps to Reduce a Binary Number to One
Understand how to apply greedy algorithms to reduce a binary number to one by dividing even numbers by two and incrementing odd numbers. This lesson helps you develop problem-solving skills for optimization challenges in coding interviews.
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Statement
You are given a string, str, as a binary representation of an integer. Your task is to return the number of steps needed to reduce it to
If the number is even, divide it by
. If the number is odd, add
to it. ...