Need help with algorithm for this case please.

[hoomey]

Please someone write this algorithm in Python please.

 

Divide and conquer

N runners participate in a 100-meter sprinting competition. All runners are seeded from number 1 to number n. After all the running heats are over, the competition results are determined by comparing the time. The sprinter with the fastest time is ranked 1st and the sprinter with the slowest time ranked nth.

Write an algorithm that computes the number of sprinter pairs that have the competition results opposite to the pairs’ seed numbers.

The running time of the algorithm must be O(nlgn).

Input: list of seed numbers according to the sprinter results, from the fastest to the slowest.

Output: the number of sprinter pairs that get the results opposite to the seeding.

Edited March 26, 2014 by hoomey

[imatfaal]

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So Hoomey would you explain where you have got to in solving this problem and what has stopped your progress - hopefully members can then help you to overcome your difficulties yourself.

 

[AtomicMaster]

Mr. imatfaal, would it be easier/faster if i just ping you when i see stuff like this, that needs to be moved?

[imatfaal]

Mr. imatfaal, would it be easier/faster if i just ping you when i see stuff like this, that needs to be moved?

 

Just report the post and say you think it is in the wrong forum - then all moderators will see the report and eventually one of them will put down their cocktail for a moment, take a look, and perhaps move the thread.