Problem · Array

Insert Interval

MediumAmazon logoAmazonFULLTIMEONSITE INTERVIEW
See Amazon hiring insights

Problem statement

You are given a list of non-overlapping closed intervals intervals, sorted by start time, and one closed interval newInterval.

The problem statement continues
Pro

Examples

Example 1

intervals = [[1,3],[6,9]]newInterval = [2,5]return = [[1,5],[6,9]]

The new interval overlaps [1,3], so they merge into [1,5]. The interval [6,9] remains separate.

FastPrep Pro
Reported in 1 Amazon interview this week

Unlock this recently reported problem

FastPrep Pro gives you full access to interview problems reported within the last week.

  • Full problem statement and constraints
  • 2 more worked examples, explained
  • Guided hints and editorial
  • Run your code on real test cases
$9/month

Pro subscription, billed yearly — or $19 month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Free plan — 2 of 2 free unlocks used this week
CodePython 3
Run and Submit unlock with Pro
FastPrep Pro
Reported in 1 Amazon interview this week

Unlock this recently reported problem

FastPrep Pro gives you full access to interview problems reported within the last week.

  • Full problem statement and constraints
  • 2 more worked examples, explained
  • Guided hints and editorial
  • Run your code on real test cases
$9/month

Pro subscription, billed yearly — or $19 month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Free plan — 2 of 2 free unlocks used this week