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Prefix Sum
Easy
The Quietest Library
An urban planner needs to build a library that spans exactly K contiguous blocks. Each block has a recorded 'noise level'. To ensure a quiet environment, the library should be placed where the total noise level of the K blocks is minimized. Find the starting block index of this optimal location. If multiple locations have the same minimum noise, return the smallest index.
Input Format:
- Line 1: Two integers N (total blocks) and K (library length).
- Line 2: N integers representing the noise levels of each block.
Output Format:
- A single integer representing the 0-indexed starting position.
Example:
Input:
5 2
10 2 3 8 1
Output:
1
Key concepts
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