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118. Print All Combinations of subset of size K from Given Array

Objective: Given an array of integers of size N, print all the subsets of size k. (k<=N)

Example:

Generate all subsets of a fixed size k of a given set [1,2,3...n]. e.g, if n=5 and k=3, the output will look like

1 2 3     1 2 4     1 2 5
1 3 4     1 3 5     1 4 5
2 3 4     2 3 5     2 4 5
3 4 5

Approach:

  • Create an boolean array of the same size as the given array.
  • Now for every integer we have two options, whether to select it or ignore it.
  • Now if we select it, we will put TRUE in the boolean array at the corresponding index or if we ignore it, put FALSE at that index.
  • We will start with currentLength =0 and do the recursive calls for both the options mentioned in the previous step.
  • If we select an integer to print, make currentLength +1 and if we ignore, dont change currentLength.
  • Another important factor is from which index you will start making the subset of size k. Initialize start = 0, and with every recursive call, make start + 1 ( for both the scenarios mentioned in the steps above).
  • Print the elements when currentLength = k.

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Output:

1 2 3
1 2 4
1 2 5
1 3 4
1 3 5
1 4 5
2 3 4
2 3 5
2 4 5
3 4 5