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Problem: Find the K-Sum of an Array

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30 min
Explore how to find the kth largest sum among all subsequences of an integer array. This lesson helps you understand subsequence formation, sum calculation, and efficient problem-solving strategies for coding interviews involving selection of top k elements.

Statement

You are given an integer array, nums, and a positive integer k. Your task is to determine and return the kthk^{th} largest possible sum among all subsequences of the array. A subsequence is formed by deleting no or more elements from the array without changing the order of the remaining elements. The sum of a subsequence is the total of its elements.

Remember: For valid subsequences:

  • The empty subsequence is valid, and its sum is considered 00.

  • Duplicate subsequence sums are allowed and counted separately when determining the kthk^{th} largest.

Constraints:

  • n==n == nums.length

  • 11 \leq n 103\leq 10^3

  • 103-10^3 \leq nums[i] 103\leq 10^3

  • 1<=1 <= k min(1000,2n)\leq min(1000, 2^n)

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Problem: Find the K-Sum of an Array

Medium
30 min
Explore how to find the kth largest sum among all subsequences of an integer array. This lesson helps you understand subsequence formation, sum calculation, and efficient problem-solving strategies for coding interviews involving selection of top k elements.

Statement

You are given an integer array, nums, and a positive integer k. Your task is to determine and return the kthk^{th} largest possible sum among all subsequences of the array. A subsequence is formed by deleting no or more elements from the array without changing the order of the remaining elements. The sum of a subsequence is the total of its elements.

Remember: For valid subsequences:

  • The empty subsequence is valid, and its sum is considered 00.

  • Duplicate subsequence sums are allowed and counted separately when determining the kthk^{th} largest.

Constraints:

  • n==n == nums.length

  • 11 \leq n 103\leq 10^3

  • 103-10^3 \leq nums[i] 103\leq 10^3

  • 1<=1 <= k min(1000,2n)\leq min(1000, 2^n)