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Identify the logical error: ```python def largestDivisibleSubset(nums): if not nums: return [] nums.sort() n = len(nums) dp = [1] * n prev = [-1] * n max_index = 0 for i in range(n): for j in range(i): if nums[i] % nums[j] == 0 and dp[j] + 1 > dp[i]: dp[i] = dp[j] + 1 prev[i] = j if dp[i] > dp[max_index]: max_index = i result = [] while max_index >= 0: result.append(nums[max_index]) max_index = prev[max_index] return result ```

medium🔍🐞 Bug Finding Q7 of Q15
Subsets & Combinations - Largest Divisible Subset
Examine the following Python function for finding the largest divisible subset. Identify the logical error: ```python def largestDivisibleSubset(nums): if not nums: return [] nums.sort() n = len(nums) dp = [1] * n prev = [-1] * n max_index = 0 for i in range(n): for j in range(i): if nums[i] % nums[j] == 0 and dp[j] + 1 > dp[i]: dp[i] = dp[j] + 1 prev[i] = j if dp[i] > dp[max_index]: max_index = i result = [] while max_index >= 0: result.append(nums[max_index]) max_index = prev[max_index] return result ```
AThe dp array initialization is incorrect
BThe result list is not reversed before returning
CThe sorting step is missing
DThe prev array should be initialized with zeros
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Trace the reconstruction

    The subset is reconstructed backwards using prev indices.
  2. Step 2: Result list order

    Appending elements from max_index to prev leads to reversed order.
  3. Step 3: Fix

    Reverse the result list before returning to get correct order.
  4. Final Answer:

    Option B -> Option B
  5. Quick Check:

    Check if output subset is sorted ascending [OK]
Quick Trick: Reconstructing path backwards requires reversing result [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Returning the subset without reversing it
  • Incorrect initialization of dp or prev arrays
  • Forgetting to sort input array
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • The code reconstructs subset backwards but forgets to reverse it before returning.
Interviewer Note:
CONTEXT
  • Tests ability to identify subtle bugs in DP path reconstruction.
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