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    Question

    What is the primary goal of the Matrix Chain

    Multiplication problem in dynamic programming?
    A To find the shortest path between two nodes in a graph. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To determine the optimal way to multiply a sequence of matrices with the minimum number of scalar multiplications. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To sort a matrix into ascending order. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To compute the determinant of a matrix. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To solve a system of linear equations. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Matrix Chain Multiplication problem is a classic optimization problem solved using dynamic programming. The goal is to determine the most efficient way to multiply a sequence of matrices to minimize the total number of scalar multiplications required.

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