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Sum Of Subsets

Problem
Presented by:-
B.NUDRIK RAJU
(23C15A6601)
Introduction to the Sum of Subsets Problem

• The Sum of Subsets Problem is a classic problem in


computer science and combinatorial optimization.

• It involves finding all subsets of a given set that sum up to a


specific target value.

• This problem has various applications in areas like resource


allocation, finance, and cryptography.

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Algorithm
Example Scenario

• Consider a set {3, 34, 4, 12, 5, 2} and a target sum of 9.

• The subsets that sum to 9 in this case are {4, 5} and {3, 2,
4}.

• This example illustrates how subsets can vary in size while


still meeting the target criterion.

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Problem Definition

• Given a set of integers and a target sum, the goal is to find


subsets that add up to that target.

• The subsets can be any combination of the numbers from


the original set, including the empty set.

• The problem can be framed as a decision problem or an


enumeration problem, depending on the requirements.
Approaches to Solve the Problem

• There are several approaches to solve the Sum of Subsets


Problem, including recursive backtracking.

• Dynamic programming can also be employed to optimize


the search for valid subsets.

• Greedy algorithms may not always yield correct results due


to the nature of subset selection.

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Recursive Backtracking Method

• This method explores all potential subsets recursively to


find valid combinations.

• Each recursive call checks whether to include or exclude an


element from the current subset.

• Backtracking allows for efficient pruning of paths that


exceed the target sum early in the search.

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Backtracking Approach:
◦The idea is to explore all possible subsets and stop when the sum
exceeds the target or when all elements have been considered.
◦The basic steps:
◦Start from the first element and try to include it in the subset.
◦Move to the next element and try including or excluding it,
recursively.
◦If at any point, the sum of elements equals the target sum, store
that subset.
◦If the sum exceeds the target, backtrack and explore other
possibilities.
Applications of the Problem

• The Sum of Subsets Problem is widely used in resource


allocation to determine optimal distributions.

• It can be applied in financial modeling to analyze


combinations of investments for a target return.

• Cryptographic systems also leverage this problem to ensure


secure data transmission through subset sums.

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Challenges and Limitations

• The problem can become computationally intensive as the


size of the input set increases.

• Finding all valid subsets may not always be practical due to


time and space constraints.

• Some variations of the problem, such as with negative


numbers or non-integer values, introduce additional
complexity.

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