Solution: Minimum Cuts to Divide a Circle
Understand how to determine the minimum number of straight cuts needed to divide a circle into n equal slices. Explore the difference in approach for odd and even values of n, and learn a constant time algorithm based on geometry and math principles.
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Statement
Given an integer n, determine the minimum number of cuts required to divide the circle into n equal slices. A valid cut in a circle is defined as one of the following:
A cut is represented by a straight line that passes through the circle’s center and touches two points on its edge.
A cut is represented by a straight line touching one point on the circle’s edge and center.
Examples of some valid and invalid cuts
Constraints:
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