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Solution: Valid Parenthesis String
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Problem Statement

Given a string s containing multiple occurrences of characters: '(', ')' and '*', return true if s is valid. Otherwise, return false.

A string is valid if it follows below rules:

  • Any left parenthesis '(' must be closed by corresponding right parenthesis ')'.
  • Any right parenthesis ')' must have a corresponding left parenthesis '('.
  • '*' can be used as a single left parenthesis ')' or a single right parenthesis '(' or an empty string "".

Examples

  • Example 1:
    • Input: s= "*())"
    • Expected Output: true

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