Solution: Minimum Cuts to Divide a Circle
Explore the mathematical method to find the minimum number of cuts required to divide a circle into n equal slices. Learn how even and odd values of n affect the cutting strategy and understand the constant time solution. This lesson helps you confidently solve geometry-based coding problems by applying simple arithmetic and logical conditions.
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Statement
Given an integer n, determine the minimum number of cuts required to divide the circle into n equal slices. A valid cut in a circle is defined as one of the following:
A cut is represented by a straight line that passes through the circle’s center and touches two points on its edge.
A cut is represented by a straight line touching one point on the circle’s edge and center.
Examples of some valid and invalid cuts
Constraints:
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