There are n nuts and n bolts represented in two different arrays and a function is_fit(nut_i, bolt_j) which returns 0 if its perfectly fit, 1 if it’s a tight fit and -1 if its loose fit. I was asked to arrange them so that every nut fits perfectly with the bolt in the same position (there is one nut for every bolt that fits perfectly). I suggested O(nlogn) solution

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Arrange nuts and bolts so that every nut fits perfectly with the bolt in the same position.
Sort both arrays in the same order using a comparison function
Use a binary search to find the matching bolt f...read more

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