## Problem Given an integer array `nums`, you may perform at most `k` operations. Each operation increments any single element by 1. Maximize the number of adjacent pairs `(i, i+1)` where `nums[i] int: ... ``` **Example:** ``` nums = [3, 3, 3, 3], k = 2 Output: 2 Explanation: Increment index 1 by 1 and index 2 by 2: [3,4,5,3] -> pairs (3 still 1 pair. Better: increment index 3 by 1 -> [1,2,1,3] -> 2 pairs. Actual optimal depends on placement -- work through carefully. ``` **Constraints:** `1 <= len(nums) <= 1000`, `0 <= k <= 10^6`. ## Follow-ups - Is a greedy approach sufficient, or do you need dynamic programming? - How does the answer change if you can both increment and decrement elements? - What is the minimum `k` needed to make the entire array strictly increasing?

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Problem Given an integer array nums, you may perform at most k operations. Each operation increments any single element by 1. Maximize the number of adjacent pairs (i, i+1) where nums[i] < nums[i+1] after all operations. Example: Constraints: 1 <= le…

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