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Leetcode Problem 877. Stone Game

877. Stone Game

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  1. Calculate the sum of stones in even-indexed piles.
  2. Calculate the sum of stones in odd-indexed piles.
  3. Compare the sums of even and odd indexed piles.
  4. Alice chooses the set of piles (even or odd) with the greater sum.
  5. Since Alice always takes the optimal set of piles, she is guaranteed to win.
  6. Return true because Alice will always win.
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