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The word "lexicographic" in this problem statement is very misleading. The standard definition of lexicographic is that the numbers are compared to each other in an alphabetical sense, as if the numbers were strings ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexicographical_order]). So a lexicographic comparison is the same as a numerical comparison if either number is positive. However if both numbers are negative, the comparison reverses, since the string '-1' is less than the string '-5'.
The answer expected by the grader here is simply the minimum possible numerical value, for each dimension, that optimizes the total distance traveled.
In this test case, for any point from 0 up to 10 the sum of the moves will be 10. If you pick 0, then the one that starts with 10 does 10 moves. If you start with 10, then the one that starts at 0 does 10 moves. If you pick 5, then each one moves 5. There are more answers that all sum to 10, but only 0 is acceptable because it is the one that provides the lexicographically smallest set of coordinates.
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I recently came across this problem, and it reminded me of planning a meetup with friends in a big city. Just like choosing the most convenient spot to minimize everyone's travel, the optimal meeting point in this problem is found using the median of the given coordinates. It’s fascinating how math simplifies real-world decisions! Also, while reading about travel experiences on qataralive, I realized how crucial central locations are for seamless gatherings.
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The word "lexicographic" in this problem statement is very misleading. The standard definition of lexicographic is that the numbers are compared to each other in an alphabetical sense, as if the numbers were strings ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexicographical_order]). So a lexicographic comparison is the same as a numerical comparison if either number is positive. However if both numbers are negative, the comparison reverses, since the string '-1' is less than the string '-5'.
The answer expected by the grader here is simply the minimum possible numerical value, for each dimension, that optimizes the total distance traveled.
can anyone help me plz how we start this problem
Can anybody tell if each dimension is different and indepedent. Where does the lexicographic part arises ? There should be only one answer !
Consider this test case:
2, 1
0
10
In this test case, for any point from 0 up to 10 the sum of the moves will be 10. If you pick 0, then the one that starts with 10 does 10 moves. If you start with 10, then the one that starts at 0 does 10 moves. If you pick 5, then each one moves 5. There are more answers that all sum to 10, but only 0 is acceptable because it is the one that provides the lexicographically smallest set of coordinates.