Functional Programming: Finding Numbers with Specific Factors

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What does the function take(n) do?

Returns the sum of the first n prime numbers

Returns the first n prime numbers

Returns the first n numbers that only contain factors 2, 3, or 5 (correct)

Returns the last n numbers that only contain factors 2, 3, or 5

What is the result of invoking ‘last takeN 1500’?

Functional way implementation

859963392 (correct)

Brute-force solution

1500

In Haskell implementation, what does the function ks n xs (q2, q3, q5) do?

Returns the sum of the first n numbers

Returns the first n even numbers

Updates the xs list based on the minimum value of q2, q3, and q5 (correct)

Returns the first n odd numbers

What is a weakness of the brute-force solution in dealing with long ID lists?

It is weak and slow Signup and view all the answers

What kind of numbers does the function take(n) return?

Numbers containing only factors 2, 3, or 5 Signup and view all the answers

What does the author emphasize about the contents of the book?

The book focuses on providing both imperative and functional algorithms and data structures. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why are some data structures introduced before algorithms?

To show that algorithms rely on a strong understanding of data structures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the second part of data structures in the book?

To provide a general definition of heaps and their applications. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention that the book is only available in English for the time being?

Due to the frequent changes in content, the book's translation process is delayed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind introducing elementary data structures before algorithms in the book?

To provide knowledge of data structures as a prerequisite for many algorithms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the first part of the book?

Introduction to elementary data structures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a tree data structure in the book?

Red-black tree Signup and view all the answers

What does the author emphasize about the contents of the book?

The expressive nature of functional solutions Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages are mentioned to be used in the book?

C++, Python, Haskell, Scheme/Lisp Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for providing both imperative and functional algorithms and data structures?

To provide a comparison between procedural and functional solutions Signup and view all the answers

What does the function take(n) in Haskell return?

The first n numbers containing only factors 2, 3, or 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of invoking ‘last takeN 1500’ in Haskell?

859963392 Signup and view all the answers

What is a weakness of the brute-force solution mentioned in the text?

It is ineffective for long ID lists Signup and view all the answers

Why are some data structures introduced before algorithms according to the text?

To provide a foundation for understanding algorithms Signup and view all the answers

What does the author emphasize about the brute-force solutions in both cases according to the text?

They are weak and ineffective Signup and view all the answers

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What does the function take(n) do?

What is the result of invoking ‘last takeN 1500’?

In Haskell implementation, what does the function ks n xs (q2, q3, q5) do?

What is a weakness of the brute-force solution in dealing with long ID lists?

What kind of numbers does the function take(n) return?

What does the author emphasize about the contents of the book?

According to the text, why are some data structures introduced before algorithms?

What is the primary focus of the second part of data structures in the book?

Why does the author mention that the book is only available in English for the time being?

What is the reason behind introducing elementary data structures before algorithms in the book?

What is the primary focus of the first part of the book?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a tree data structure in the book?

What does the author emphasize about the contents of the book?

Which programming languages are mentioned to be used in the book?

What is the reason for providing both imperative and functional algorithms and data structures?

What does the function take(n) in Haskell return?

What is the result of invoking ‘last takeN 1500’ in Haskell?

What is a weakness of the brute-force solution mentioned in the text?

Why are some data structures introduced before algorithms according to the text?

What does the author emphasize about the brute-force solutions in both cases according to the text?

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