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If dp[0] is initialized as [[]], what will be the content of dp[3] (where 3 in binary is 011) after processing all subsets?

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Bit Manipulation - Generate All Permutations Using Bitmask DP
Consider a bitmask DP approach to generate all permutations of 3 distinct elements. If dp[0] is initialized as [[]], what will be the content of dp[3] (where 3 in binary is 011) after processing all subsets?
A[[2,0,1],[2,1,0]]
B[[0],[1]]
C[[0,1,2],[1,0,2]]
D[[0,1],[1,0]]
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the bitmask

    Bitmask 3 (binary 011) represents elements 0 and 1 included.
  2. Step 2: Generate permutations for subset {0,1}

    All permutations of these two elements are [0,1] and [1,0].
  3. Final Answer:

    Option D -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Check subset elements and permutations match [OK]
Quick Trick: Bitmask 3 means elements 0 and 1 included [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing bitmask 3 with including element 2
  • Assuming dp[3] contains permutations of all 3 elements
  • Mixing order of elements in permutations
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Option C and D include element 2 which is not in bitmask 3
Interviewer Note:
CONTEXT
  • Tests understanding of bitmask representation and subset permutations
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