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Problem: Create Maximum Number

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Explore how to create the maximum number of length k by merging digits from two arrays using the two-pointer technique. Understand problem constraints, maintain digit order within arrays, and practice implementing this pattern to solve coding interview questions more effectively.

Statement

You are given two integer arrays, nums1 and nums2, of lengths m and n, respectively. Each array represents the digits of a number.

You are also given an integer k. Create the largest possible number of length k (where k \leq m ++ n) using digits from both arrays. You may interleave digits from the two arrays, but the relative order of digits within the same array must be preserved.

Return an array of k digits representing the maximum number.

Constraints:

  • m == nums1.length

  • n == nums2.length

  • 11 \leq m, n 500\leq 500

  • 00 \leq nums1[i], nums2[i] 9\leq 9

  • 11 \leq k \leq m ++ n

  • nums1 and nums2 do not have leading zeros.

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Problem: Create Maximum Number

Medium
30 min
Explore how to create the maximum number of length k by merging digits from two arrays using the two-pointer technique. Understand problem constraints, maintain digit order within arrays, and practice implementing this pattern to solve coding interview questions more effectively.

Statement

You are given two integer arrays, nums1 and nums2, of lengths m and n, respectively. Each array represents the digits of a number.

You are also given an integer k. Create the largest possible number of length k (where k \leq m ++ n) using digits from both arrays. You may interleave digits from the two arrays, but the relative order of digits within the same array must be preserved.

Return an array of k digits representing the maximum number.

Constraints:

  • m == nums1.length

  • n == nums2.length

  • 11 \leq m, n 500\leq 500

  • 00 \leq nums1[i], nums2[i] 9\leq 9

  • 11 \leq k \leq m ++ n

  • nums1 and nums2 do not have leading zeros.