Check Integer Overflow Problem Statement

You are provided with two 32-bit signed integers. Your task is to check whether their multiplication will overflow a 32-bit signed integer limit or not.

An integer overflow occurs when you try to store a value in an integer variable that exceeds the maximum value it can hold.

Input:

A - First 32-bit signed integer.

B - Second 32-bit signed integer.

Output:

Return 'true' if the multiplication of A and B causes an overflow in a 32-bit signed integer; otherwise, return 'false'.

Example:

Input:
A = 100000
B = 50000
Output:
true

Constraints:

  • -2^31 <= A <= 2^31 - 1
  • -2^31 <= B <= 2^31 - 1

where A and B are the given integers. Time Limit: 0.5 sec.

Note:

Attempt to solve this problem under the assumption of using only 32-bit signed integers, avoiding typecasting to other data types.

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Check if the multiplication of two 32-bit signed integers will cause an overflow.

  • Check if the product of A and B exceeds the maximum or minimum value of a 32-bit signed integer.

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