Maximum Number of Consecutive Values You Can Make — LeetCode 1798 Python Solution

MediumGreedyArraySorting
Problem
#1798
Pattern
Greedy
Reading time
2 min

The problem

You are given an integer array coins of length n which represents the n coins that you own. The value of the ith coin is coins[i].

Example

Input
coins = [1,3]
Output
2
Explanation
You can make the following values:

Python solution

Python
class Solution:
    def getMaximumConsecutive(self, coins: List[int]) -> int:
        ans = 1
        for v in sorted(coins):
            if v > ans:
                break
            ans += v
        return ans

Complexity

MeasureComplexity
TimeO(n \times \log n)
SpaceO(\log n) auxiliary

Pattern: Greedy

Take the locally best option every time — when you can prove that never costs you later. LeetCode 1798. Maximum Number of Consecutive Values You Can Make is filed here on both counts: the reference solution below belongs to the algorithm family this hub collects, and LeetCode tags it Greedy.

The greedy guide has the Python template for the pattern and the 346 LeetCode problems that use it.

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Frequently asked questions

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LeetCode 1798. Maximum Number of Consecutive Values You Can Make is rated Medium on LeetCode.
What is the time complexity of LeetCode 1798. Maximum Number of Consecutive Values You Can Make?
The Python solution on this page runs in O(n \times \log n).
What is the space complexity of LeetCode 1798. Maximum Number of Consecutive Values You Can Make?
The Python solution on this page uses O(\log n) auxiliary space.
What topics does LeetCode 1798. Maximum Number of Consecutive Values You Can Make cover?
LeetCode 1798. Maximum Number of Consecutive Values You Can Make is tagged Greedy, Array and Sorting on LeetCode.

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