I finally got it.  Very nice problem !  The extra parameter means you dont 
have to do the inclusion / exclusion stuff each step, and it simplifies the 
code considerably.



On Monday, November 19, 2012 8:20:35 PM UTC+1, Eric G wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am having trouble understanding the solution to a problem in the 2009 
> finals : double sorted grid.  
> http://code.google.com/codejam/contest/311101/dashboard#s=p2
>
> I did manage to get a solution running in around 4 minutes, and I'd like 
> to do the last optimization that mentions adding a column parameter.  
>
> What I do not understand is how this changes the solution.
>
> I attached what I've done so far.
>
> Thanks in advance to whomever may be able to help!
>
> PS.  The dude who wrote the solution mentions "an easy exercise for the 
> reader".....I hope he/she was kidding.
>
>
>

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