Matrix Chain Multiplication Problem

Given 'N' 2-dimensional matrices and an array ARR of length N + 1, where the first N integers denote the number of rows in each matrix and the last integer represents the number of columns of the last matrix. Each matrix's column count matches the row count of the next matrix. Your task is to determine the minimum number of multiplication operations required to multiply all given matrices together.

Input:

'T': number of test cases
For each test case:
1. 'N': the number of matrices
2. List of size 'N + 1' representing the dimensions with first 'N' elements for rows and the last element for columns of the final matrix.

Output:

For each test case, output the minimum number of matrix multiplication operations needed.
Each result should be printed on a new line.

Example:

Input:
T = 1
N = 3
ARR = [2, 4, 3, 2]

Output:
36

Explanation:
With matrices dimensions {2X4, 4X3, 3X2}, the multiplication in order (2X4, 4X3)(3X2) requires
(2*4*3) + (2*3*2) operations = 36, which is the minimal possible in this case.

Constraints:

  • 1 <= T <= 5
  • 1 <= N <= 100
  • 1 <= ARR[i] <= 10^2

Note: You don't need to execute actual multiplications, just calculate the minimal operations count.

AnswerBot
4d

Find the minimum number of multiplication operations required to multiply a series of matrices together.

  • Use dynamic programming to solve this problem efficiently.

  • Create a 2D array to store the minimum...read more

Help your peers!
Add answer anonymously...
Josh Technology Group Software Developer Interview Questions
Stay ahead in your career. Get AmbitionBox app
qr-code
Helping over 1 Crore job seekers every month in choosing their right fit company
65 L+

Reviews

4 L+

Interviews

4 Cr+

Salaries

1 Cr+

Users/Month

Contribute to help millions

Made with ❤️ in India. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved © 2024 Info Edge (India) Ltd.

Follow us
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter