Challenge: The Partition Problem
Let's write code to solve the partition problem!
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Problem statement
Given a list of integers, write a function to find if any two subsets of the input list exist—such that the sum of both subsets is equal. You can assume that the list will only consist of positive integers.
Input
A list of positive integers
Output
A boolean. True
if such subsets exist and False
if they do not
Sample input
set = [1, 2, 3, 4]
Sample output
result = True # (The 2 subsets will be 1,4 & 2,3)
Coding Challenge
First, take a close look at this problem and design a step-by-step algorithm before jumping to the implementation. This problem is designed for your practice, so try to solve it on your own first. If you get stuck, you can always refer to the solution provided in the solution section. Good luck!
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