You are given a 0-indexed array of positive integers nums.
In one operation, you can swap any two adjacent elements if they have the same number of set bits. You are allowed to do this operation any number of times (including zero).
Return true if you can sort the array in ascending order, else return false.
Example 1:
Input: nums = [8,4,2,30,15] Output: true Explanation: Let's look at the binary representation of every element. The numbers 2, 4, and 8 have one set bit each with binary representation "10", "100", and "1000" respectively. The numbers 15 and 30 have four set bits each with binary representation "1111" and "11110". We can sort the array using 4 operations: - Swap nums[0] with nums[1]. This operation is valid because 8 and 4 have one set bit each. The array becomes [4,8,2,30,15]. - Swap nums[1] with nums[2]. This operation is valid because 8 and 2 have one set bit each. The array becomes [4,2,8,30,15]. - Swap nums[0] with nums[1]. This operation is valid because 4 and 2 have one set bit each. The array becomes [2,4,8,30,15]. - Swap nums[3] with nums[4]. This operation is valid because 30 and 15 have four set bits each. The array becomes [2,4,8,15,30]. The array has become sorted, hence we return true. Note that there may be other sequences of operations which also sort the array.
Example 2:
Input: nums = [1,2,3,4,5] Output: true Explanation: The array is already sorted, hence we return true.
Example 3:
Input: nums = [3,16,8,4,2] Output: false Explanation: It can be shown that it is not possible to sort the input array using any number of operations.
Constraints:
1 <= nums.length <= 1001 <= nums[i] <= 28This approach involves creating a mapping of numbers based on their set bits count. We group all numbers having the same set bits count and sort each group individually. If by concatenating these sorted groups in the order of their set bits count, we can get a sorted version of the original array, then we return true; otherwise, return false.
The implementation first calculates the number of set bits for each element in the array. We then utilize arrays akin to buckets to store elements based on their set bits count. Each bucket is then independently sorted. Finally, the sorted buckets are concatenated and checked for any overall sorting errors.
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Time Complexity: O(n log n), primarily due to the sorting step for each bucket.
Space Complexity: O(n), for the additional storage required for the bitCountBuckets.
In this approach, we simulate the individual moves as described in the problem. We group numbers by their set bit counts and within each group, attempt sorting by simulating adjacent swaps. Finally, we attempt confirmation by juxtaposing against a globally sorted array.
By grouping in buckets and simulating as many allowed swaps as necessary within the grouping paradigm, we achieve a checkpoint against the globally sorted version.
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Time Complexity: O(n log n), due to multiple sorting.
Space Complexity: O(n).
| Approach | Complexity |
|---|---|
| Approach 1: Sort by Set Bits Count, Then Regular Sort | Time Complexity: O(n log n), primarily due to the sorting step for each bucket. |
| Approach 2: Simulating Swaps Using Set Bit Groups | Time Complexity: O(n log n), due to multiple sorting. |
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