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10.3.4 Bin Packing

Suppose we have unlimited number of bins each of unit capacity and n objects with sizes s1, s2,..., sn where the sizes si(i = 1,..., n) are rational numbers in the range 0 < si$ \leq$ 1.

Optimization Problem: Determine the smallest number of bins into which the objects can be packed and find an optimal packing.

Decision Problem: Given an integer k, do the objects fit in k bins?
 


eEL,CSA_Dept,IISc,Bangalore