Which of the following problems CANNOT be solved using the Ones and Zeroes (2D Knapsack) dynamic programming pattern?

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Dynamic Programming: Knapsack - Ones and Zeroes (2D Knapsack)

ASelecting a subset of strings with constraints on maximum zeros and ones

BChoosing strings to maximize count without exceeding zero and one limits

CFinding the shortest path in a weighted graph

DMaximizing number of items chosen with two resource constraints

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze problem types
Options A, B, and D describe problems with two resource constraints suitable for 2D knapsack.
Step 2: Identify the odd one out
Finding shortest path is a graph problem, not a knapsack variant.
Final Answer:
Option C -> Option C
Quick Check:
Shortest path ≠ knapsack pattern [OK]

Quick Trick: Shortest path is graph, not knapsack [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Trap Explanation:

PITFALL

Candidates often misclassify graph problems as knapsack due to subset selection wording.

Interviewer Note:

CONTEXT

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