Math Problem Statement

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Algorithms A and B spend exactly T_A(n) = 0.1n^2 log_10 n and T_B(n) = 2.5n^2 microseconds, respectively, for a problem of size n. Choose the algorithm which is better in the Big-Oh sense, and find out a problem size n_0 such that for any larger size n > n_0, the chosen algorithm outperforms the other. If your problems are of the size n > 10^9, which algorithm will you recommend to use?

Solution

In this exercise, you're given two algorithms, A and B, which have time complexities represented by functions TA(n)T_A(n) and TB(n)T_B(n), respectively. Specifically:

  • TA(n)=0.1n2log10nT_A(n) = 0.1n^2 \log_{10} n (microseconds) for algorithm A.
  • TB(n)=2.5n2T_B(n) = 2.5n^2 (microseconds) for algorithm B.

You need to:

  1. Compare the two algorithms in the Big-O notation: Big-O notation helps classify the growth rates of functions, so you're being asked to determine which algorithm grows slower for large nn, meaning it performs better for large problem sizes.

  2. Find a problem size n0n_0 where one algorithm begins to outperform the other**: For n>n0n > n_0, you want to identify at what point one of the algorithms starts to consistently outperform the other.

  3. Give a recommendation: If your problems have sizes n>109n > 10^9, which algorithm (A or B) should you choose based on the analysis.

What you need to do:

  • First, compare the terms 0.1n2log10n0.1n^2 \log_{10} n and 2.5n22.5n^2 to see how they scale as nn increases. Since both have n2n^2, the comparison comes down to how log10n\log_{10} n behaves compared to the constant coefficient in TB(n)T_B(n).

  • Solve for n0n_0 by setting TA(n)=TB(n)T_A(n) = T_B(n) and solve for nn to determine when one algorithm overtakes the other.

  • Use the analysis to recommend which algorithm to choose for n>109n > 10^9.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algorithm Analysis
Big-O Notation
Asymptotic Analysis
Logarithmic Functions
Quadratic Growth

Formulas

T_A(n) = 0.1n^2 log_10 n
T_B(n) = 2.5n^2

Theorems

Big-O Notation

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate