2145. Count the Hidden Sequences
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Time: O(n)
Space: O(1)
Problem Overview
Count the Hidden Sequences (Unknown) asks you to solve a structured algorithmic task. This is a common Array / Prefix Sum pattern in coding interviews. Compute prefix sum of differences; answer = (upper - lower) - (max_prefix - min_prefix) + 1.
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Approach
Compute prefix sum of differences; answer = (upper - lower) - (max_prefix - min_prefix) + 1.
Related patterns: Array, Prefix Sum
2145.cs
C#
// Approach: Compute prefix sum of differences; answer = (upper - lower) - (max_prefix - min_prefix) + 1.
// Time: O(n) Space: O(1)
public class Solution
{
public int NumberOfArrays(int[] differences, int lower, int upper)
{
long prefix = 0;
long mn = 0; // Starts from 0.
long mx = 0; // Starts from 0.
foreach (var d in differences)
{
prefix += d;
mn = Math.Min(mn, prefix);
mx = Math.Max(mx, prefix);
}
return (int)Math.Max(0L, (upper - lower) - (mx - mn) + 1);
}
}Was this solution helpful?
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