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Problem Analysis This problem requires splitting and merging intervals with maximum profit. The solution naturally fits the interval dynamic programming paradigm. DP Formulation For any interval [l, r], we choose a split point j (where l ≤ j < r) and split it into two subintervals: [l, j] and [j+...

The objective is to determine the highest possible integer achievable by merging adjacent equal values in a sequence. When two adjacent numbers share the same value $v$, they can be combined into a single number with value $v+1$. This process repeats until no further merges are possbile or the desir...