Heap Problem: Repeatedly Halve Maximum Value

OASnowflakeLast reported March 2025Low Frequency
Reported
1× across candidate reports
First seen
March 2025
Last reported
March 2025
Reported outcome
unknown

Problem Overview

Given a collection of values, repeatedly find the maximum value and halve it (integer or floating-point division). Perform this operation some number of times (likely until a condition is met or a…

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